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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,656.33, 366,602.49 and 144,797.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,656.33, 366,602.49 and 144,797.23 is: 199,818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,656.33 : 366,602.49 = 144,797.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,656.33/366,602.49 = 144,797.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,656.33x = 366,602.49 × 144,797.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,656.33x = 53,083,025,063.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,025,063.10/265,656.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,818.41

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