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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,151.68, 365,910.06 and 144,292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,151.68, 365,910.06 and 144,292.84 is: 199,124.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,151.68 : 365,910.06 = 144,292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,151.68/365,910.06 = 144,292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,151.68x = 365,910.06 × 144,292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,151.68x = 52,798,201,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,798,201,741.97/265,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,124.52

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