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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,631.58, 366,560.89 and 144,770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,631.58, 366,560.89 and 144,770.28 is: 199,777.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,631.58 : 366,560.89 = 144,770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,631.58/366,560.89 = 144,770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,631.58x = 366,560.89 × 144,770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,631.58x = 53,067,120,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,067,120,945.82/265,631.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,777.15

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