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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,632.86, 366,571.04 and 144,774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,632.86, 366,571.04 and 144,774.12 is: 199,787.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,632.86 : 366,571.04 = 144,774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,632.86/366,571.04 = 144,774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,632.86x = 366,571.04 × 144,774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,632.86x = 53,069,999,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,069,999,009.61/265,632.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,787.03

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