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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,623.62, 366,565.12 and 144,771.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,623.62, 366,565.12 and 144,771.54 is: 199,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,623.62 : 366,565.12 = 144,771.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,623.62/366,565.12 = 144,771.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,623.62x = 366,565.12 × 144,771.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,623.62x = 53,068,197,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,068,197,149.75/265,623.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,787.19

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