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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,598.14, 366,525.51 and 144,739.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,598.14, 366,525.51 and 144,739.46 is: 199,740.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,598.14 : 366,525.51 = 144,739.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,598.14/366,525.51 = 144,739.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,598.14x = 366,525.51 × 144,739.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,598.14x = 53,050,702,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050,702,705.46/265,598.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,740.49

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