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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,241.76, 366,038.30 and 144,386.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,241.76, 366,038.30 and 144,386.52 is: 199,255.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,241.76 : 366,038.30 = 144,386.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,241.76/366,038.30 = 144,386.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,241.76x = 366,038.30 × 144,386.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,241.76x = 52,850,996,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,850,996,323.72/265,241.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,255.94

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