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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,233.26, 366,026.56 and 144,378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,233.26, 366,026.56 and 144,378.02 is: 199,244.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,233.26 : 366,026.56 = 144,378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,233.26/366,026.56 = 144,378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,233.26x = 366,026.56 × 144,378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,233.26x = 52,846,187,809.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,846,187,809.13/265,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,244.20

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