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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,672.85, 366,632.36 and 144,814.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,672.85, 366,632.36 and 144,814.13 is: 199,845.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,672.85 : 366,632.36 = 144,814.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,672.85/366,632.36 = 144,814.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,672.85x = 366,632.36 × 144,814.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,672.85x = 53,093,545,603.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,545,603.94/265,672.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,845.59

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