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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,585.14, 366,502.73 and 144,727.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,585.14, 366,502.73 and 144,727.43 is: 199,721.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,585.14 : 366,502.73 = 144,727.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,585.14/366,502.73 = 144,727.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,585.14x = 366,502.73 × 144,727.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,585.14x = 53,042,995,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,042,995,644.73/265,585.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,721.25

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