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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,650.82, 366,594.91 and 144,791.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,650.82, 366,594.91 and 144,791.73 is: 199,810.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,650.82 : 366,594.91 = 144,791.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,650.82/366,594.91 = 144,791.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,650.82x = 366,594.91 × 144,791.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,650.82x = 53,079,912,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,079,912,240.85/265,650.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,810.83

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