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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,597.27, 366,513.57 and 144,735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,597.27, 366,513.57 and 144,735.98 is: 199,729.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,597.27 : 366,513.57 = 144,735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,597.27/366,513.57 = 144,735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,597.27x = 366,513.57 × 144,735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,597.27x = 53,047,699,736.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,047,699,736.35/265,597.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,729.84

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