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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,741.16, 366,724.95 and 144,883.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,741.16, 366,724.95 and 144,883.33 is: 199,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,741.16 : 366,724.95 = 144,883.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,741.16/366,724.95 = 144,883.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,741.16x = 366,724.95 × 144,883.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,741.16x = 53,132,331,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,132,331,950.08/265,741.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,940.17

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