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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,656.94, 366,606.81 and 144,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,656.94, 366,606.81 and 144,795.80 is: 199,818.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,656.94 : 366,606.81 = 144,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,656.94/366,606.81 = 144,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,656.94x = 366,606.81 × 144,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,656.94x = 53,083,127,255.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083,127,255.92/265,656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,818.33

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