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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,205.08, 365,990.74 and 144,354.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,205.08, 365,990.74 and 144,354.18 is: 199,212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,205.08 : 365,990.74 = 144,354.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,205.08/365,990.74 = 144,354.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,205.08x = 365,990.74 × 144,354.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,205.08x = 52,832,293,160.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,293,160.29/265,205.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,212.98

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