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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,627.65, 366,555.49 and 144,766.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,627.65, 366,555.49 and 144,766.35 is: 199,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,627.65 : 366,555.49 = 144,766.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,627.65/366,555.49 = 144,766.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,627.65x = 366,555.49 × 144,766.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,627.65x = 53,064,900,359.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,064,900,359.76/265,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,771.75

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