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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,235.51, 366,029.67 and 144,380.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,235.51, 366,029.67 and 144,380.27 is: 199,247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,235.51 : 366,029.67 = 144,380.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,235.51/366,029.67 = 144,380.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,235.51x = 366,029.67 × 144,380.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,235.51x = 52,847,460,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847,460,752.46/265,235.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,247.31

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