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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,245.26, 366,043.12 and 144,390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,245.26, 366,043.12 and 144,390.02 is: 199,260.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,245.26 : 366,043.12 = 144,390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,245.26/366,043.12 = 144,390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,245.26x = 366,043.12 × 144,390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,245.26x = 52,852,971,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,852,971,226.47/265,245.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,260.76

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