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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,585.16, 366,507.54 and 144,726.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,585.16, 366,507.54 and 144,726.41 is: 199,722.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,585.16 : 366,507.54 = 144,726.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,585.16/366,507.54 = 144,726.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,585.16x = 366,507.54 × 144,726.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,585.16x = 53,043,321,418.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,043,321,418.40/265,585.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,722.46

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