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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,627.37, 366,555.10 and 144,766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,627.37, 366,555.10 and 144,766.06 is: 199,771.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,627.37 : 366,555.10 = 144,766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,627.37/366,555.10 = 144,766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,627.37x = 366,555.10 × 144,766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,627.37x = 53,064,737,599.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,064,737,599.91/265,627.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,771.35

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