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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,642.06, 366,575.40 and 144,780.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,642.06, 366,575.40 and 144,780.82 is: 199,791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,642.06 : 366,575.40 = 144,780.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,642.06/366,575.40 = 144,780.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,642.06x = 366,575.40 × 144,780.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,642.06x = 53,073,087,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,073,087,003.83/265,642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,791.73

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