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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,581.64, 366,497.89 and 144,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,581.64, 366,497.89 and 144,723.90 is: 199,716.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,581.64 : 366,497.89 = 144,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,581.64/366,497.89 = 144,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,581.64x = 366,497.89 × 144,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,581.64x = 53,041,003,982.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,003,982.57/265,581.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,716.38

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