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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,707.54, 366,664.32 and 144,849.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,707.54, 366,664.32 and 144,849.06 is: 199,885.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,707.54 : 366,664.32 = 144,849.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,707.54/366,664.32 = 144,849.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,707.54x = 366,664.32 × 144,849.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,707.54x = 53,110,982,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,110,982,087.54/265,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,885.11

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