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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,254.36, 366,049.98 and 144,402.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,254.36, 366,049.98 and 144,402.36 is: 199,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,254.36 : 366,049.98 = 144,402.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,254.36/366,049.98 = 144,402.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,254.36x = 366,049.98 × 144,402.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,254.36x = 52,858,480,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858,480,989.95/265,254.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,274.69

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