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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,244.24, 366,041.76 and 144,389

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,244.24, 366,041.76 and 144,389 is: 199,259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,244.24 : 366,041.76 = 144,389 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,244.24/366,041.76 = 144,389/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,244.24x = 366,041.76 × 144,389
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,244.24x = 52,852,403,684.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852,403,684.64/265,244.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,259.38

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