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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,617.65, 366,541.66 and 144,756.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,617.65, 366,541.66 and 144,756.33 is: 199,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,617.65 : 366,541.66 = 144,756.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,617.65/366,541.66 = 144,756.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,617.65x = 366,541.66 × 144,756.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,617.65x = 53,059,225,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,059,225,547.66/265,617.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,757.91

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