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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,240.76, 366,036.92 and 144,385.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,240.76, 366,036.92 and 144,385.52 is: 199,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,240.76 : 366,036.92 = 144,385.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,240.76/366,036.92 = 144,385.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,240.76x = 366,036.92 × 144,385.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,240.76x = 52,850,431,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850,431,033.40/265,240.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,254.56

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