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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,250.24, 366,045.36 and 144,392.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,250.24, 366,045.36 and 144,392.42 is: 199,261.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,250.24 : 366,045.36 = 144,392.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,250.24/366,045.36 = 144,392.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,250.24x = 366,045.36 × 144,392.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,250.24x = 52,854,175,733.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,854,175,733.81/265,250.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,261.56

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