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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,143.79, 365,906.06 and 144,292.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,143.79, 365,906.06 and 144,292.73 is: 199,128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,143.79 : 365,906.06 = 144,292.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,143.79/365,906.06 = 144,292.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,143.79x = 365,906.06 × 144,292.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,143.79x = 52,797,581,769.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,797,581,769.95/265,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,128.11

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