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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,588.03, 366,506.61 and 144,730.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,588.03, 366,506.61 and 144,730.36 is: 199,725.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,588.03 : 366,506.61 = 144,730.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,588.03/366,506.61 = 144,730.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,588.03x = 366,506.61 × 144,730.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,588.03x = 53,044,633,607.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,044,633,607.68/265,588.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,725.24

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