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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,233.26, 366,030.15 and 144,382.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,233.26, 366,030.15 and 144,382.60 is: 199,252.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,233.26 : 366,030.15 = 144,382.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,233.26/366,030.15 = 144,382.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,233.26x = 366,030.15 × 144,382.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,233.26x = 52,848,382,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848,382,183.33/265,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,252.47

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