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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,704.87, 366,659.13 and 144,834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,704.87, 366,659.13 and 144,834.24 is: 199,863.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,704.87 : 366,659.13 = 144,834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,704.87/366,659.13 = 144,834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,704.87x = 366,659.13 × 144,834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,704.87x = 53,104,794,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,104,794,599.32/265,704.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,863.84

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