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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,611.34, 366,532.95 and 144,750.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,611.34, 366,532.95 and 144,750.07 is: 199,749.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,611.34 : 366,532.95 = 144,750.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,611.34/366,532.95 = 144,750.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,611.34x = 366,532.95 × 144,750.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,611.34x = 53,055,670,169.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055,670,169.81/265,611.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,749.27

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