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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,752.41, 366,739.99 and 144,895.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,752.41, 366,739.99 and 144,895.71 is: 199,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,752.41 : 366,739.99 = 144,895.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,752.41/366,739.99 = 144,895.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,752.41x = 366,739.99 × 144,895.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,752.41x = 53,139,050,874.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,139,050,874.20/265,752.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,956.98

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