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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,157.52, 365,924.97 and 144,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,157.52, 365,924.97 and 144,306.60 is: 199,147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,157.52 : 365,924.97 = 144,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,157.52/365,924.97 = 144,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,157.52x = 365,924.97 × 144,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,157.52x = 52,805,388,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,805,388,275.80/265,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,147.24

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