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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,621.15, 366,546.48 and 144,759.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,621.15, 366,546.48 and 144,759.83 is: 199,762.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,621.15 : 366,546.48 = 144,759.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,621.15/366,546.48 = 144,759.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,621.15x = 366,546.48 × 144,759.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,621.15x = 53,061,206,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,061,206,131.90/265,621.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,762.73

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