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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,234.38, 366,028.11 and 144,379.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,234.38, 366,028.11 and 144,379.14 is: 199,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,234.38 : 366,028.11 = 144,379.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,234.38/366,028.11 = 144,379.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,234.38x = 366,028.11 × 144,379.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,234.38x = 52,846,823,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,846,823,737.63/265,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,245.75

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