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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,598.27, 366,514.95 and 144,736.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,598.27, 366,514.95 and 144,736.98 is: 199,731.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,598.27 : 366,514.95 = 144,736.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,598.27/366,514.95 = 144,736.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,598.27x = 366,514.95 × 144,736.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,598.27x = 53,048,266,987.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,048,266,987.85/265,598.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,731.22

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