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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,235.58, 366,024.69 and 144,376.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,235.58, 366,024.69 and 144,376.49 is: 199,239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,235.58 : 366,024.69 = 144,376.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,235.58/366,024.69 = 144,376.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,235.58x = 366,024.69 × 144,376.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,235.58x = 52,845,360,910.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,845,360,910.60/265,235.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,239.34

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