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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,740.95, 366,717.58 and 144,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,740.95, 366,717.58 and 144,883.28 is: 199,936.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,740.95 : 366,717.58 = 144,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,740.95/366,717.58 = 144,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,740.95x = 366,717.58 × 144,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,740.95x = 53,131,246,378.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,131,246,378.65/265,740.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,936.24

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