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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,674.33, 366,625.85 and 144,816.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,674.33, 366,625.85 and 144,816.66 is: 199,844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,674.33 : 366,625.85 = 144,816.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,674.33/366,625.85 = 144,816.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,674.33x = 366,625.85 × 144,816.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,674.33x = 53,093,530,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,093,530,342.58/265,674.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,844.41

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