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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,747.56, 366,726.68 and 144,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,747.56, 366,726.68 and 144,889.88 is: 199,945.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,747.56 : 366,726.68 = 144,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,747.56/366,726.68 = 144,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,747.56x = 366,726.68 × 144,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,747.56x = 53,134,984,658.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,134,984,658.00/265,747.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,945.33

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