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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,237.64, 366,032.60 and 144,382.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,237.64, 366,032.60 and 144,382.40 is: 199,250.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,237.64 : 366,032.60 = 144,382.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,237.64/366,032.60 = 144,382.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,237.64x = 366,032.60 × 144,382.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,237.64x = 52,848,665,266.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,848,665,266.24/265,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,250.25

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