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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,253.11, 366,049.32 and 144,395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,253.11, 366,049.32 and 144,395.29 is: 199,265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,253.11 : 366,049.32 = 144,395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,253.11/366,049.32 = 144,395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,253.11x = 366,049.32 × 144,395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,253.11x = 52,855,797,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,855,797,715.70/265,253.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,265.52

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