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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,611.27, 366,532.88 and 144,749.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,611.27, 366,532.88 and 144,749.94 is: 199,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,611.27 : 366,532.88 = 144,749.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,611.27/366,532.88 = 144,749.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,611.27x = 366,532.88 × 144,749.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,611.27x = 53,055,611,664.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,611,664.28/265,611.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,749.10

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