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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,611.30, 366,532.89 and 144,749.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,611.30, 366,532.89 and 144,749.99 is: 199,749.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,611.30 : 366,532.89 = 144,749.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,611.30/366,532.89 = 144,749.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,611.30x = 366,532.89 × 144,749.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,611.30x = 53,055,630,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,630,329.51/265,611.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,749.15

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