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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,605.34, 366,524.66 and 144,744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,605.34, 366,524.66 and 144,744.02 is: 199,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,605.34 : 366,524.66 = 144,744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,605.34/366,524.66 = 144,744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,605.34x = 366,524.66 × 144,744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,605.34x = 53,052,252,717.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052,252,717.53/265,605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,740.91

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