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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,598.84, 366,521.49 and 144,740.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,598.84, 366,521.49 and 144,740.97 is: 199,739.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,598.84 : 366,521.49 = 144,740.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,598.84/366,521.49 = 144,740.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,598.84x = 366,521.49 × 144,740.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,598.84x = 53,050,675,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,050,675,988.45/265,598.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,739.86

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