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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,582.14, 366,498.59 and 144,724.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,582.14, 366,498.59 and 144,724.41 is: 199,717.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,582.14 : 366,498.59 = 144,724.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,582.14/366,498.59 = 144,724.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,582.14x = 366,498.59 × 144,724.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,582.14x = 53,041,291,479.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,041,291,479.96/265,582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,717.09

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