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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,094.78, 365,819.84 and 144,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,094.78, 365,819.84 and 144,236.54 is: 199,040.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,094.78 : 365,819.84 = 144,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,094.78/365,819.84 = 144,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,094.78x = 365,819.84 × 144,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,094.78x = 52,764,585,975.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,764,585,975.56/265,094.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,040.46

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