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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,235.63, 366,029.84 and 144,380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,235.63, 366,029.84 and 144,380.39 is: 199,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,235.63 : 366,029.84 = 144,380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,235.63/366,029.84 = 144,380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,235.63x = 366,029.84 × 144,380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,235.63x = 52,847,531,050.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,847,531,050.84/265,235.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,247.48

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