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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,607.34, 366,527.44 and 144,746.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,607.34, 366,527.44 and 144,746.05 is: 199,743.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,607.34 : 366,527.44 = 144,746.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,607.34/366,527.44 = 144,746.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,607.34x = 366,527.44 × 144,746.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,607.34x = 53,053,396,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,053,396,600.24/265,607.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,743.72

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