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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,194.78, 365,968.80 and 144,336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,194.78, 365,968.80 and 144,336.94 is: 199,184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,194.78 : 365,968.80 = 144,336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,194.78/365,968.80 = 144,336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,194.78x = 365,968.80 × 144,336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,194.78x = 52,822,816,727.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,822,816,727.47/265,194.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,184.98

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