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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,256.36, 366,052.74 and 144,404.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,256.36, 366,052.74 and 144,404.36 is: 199,277.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,256.36 : 366,052.74 = 144,404.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,256.36/366,052.74 = 144,404.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,256.36x = 366,052.74 × 144,404.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,256.36x = 52,859,611,645.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,611,645.95/265,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,277.45

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