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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,234.76, 366,028.63 and 144,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,234.76, 366,028.63 and 144,379.52 is: 199,246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,234.76 : 366,028.63 = 144,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,234.76/366,028.63 = 144,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,234.76x = 366,028.63 × 144,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,234.76x = 52,847,037,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847,037,905.66/265,234.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,246.27

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