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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,601.14, 366,529.64 and 144,742.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,601.14, 366,529.64 and 144,742.46 is: 199,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,601.14 : 366,529.64 = 144,742.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,601.14/366,529.64 = 144,742.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,601.14x = 366,529.64 × 144,742.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,601.14x = 53,052,401,756.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,401,756.51/265,601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,744.63

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