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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,206.98, 365,994.66 and 144,352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,206.98, 365,994.66 and 144,352.70 is: 199,211.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,206.98 : 365,994.66 = 144,352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,206.98/365,994.66 = 144,352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,206.98x = 365,994.66 × 144,352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,206.98x = 52,832,317,356.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,832,317,356.58/265,206.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,211.64

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