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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,637.46, 366,587.48 and 144,786.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,637.46, 366,587.48 and 144,786.59 is: 199,809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,637.46 : 366,587.48 = 144,786.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,637.46/366,587.48 = 144,786.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,637.46x = 366,587.48 × 144,786.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,637.46x = 53,076,949,694.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,076,949,694.92/265,637.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,809.73

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