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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,238.64, 366,033.98 and 144,383.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,238.64, 366,033.98 and 144,383.40 is: 199,251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,238.64 : 366,033.98 = 144,383.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,238.64/366,033.98 = 144,383.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,238.64x = 366,033.98 × 144,383.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,238.64x = 52,849,230,547.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,849,230,547.93/265,238.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,251.63

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