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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,258.35, 366,045.32 and 144,397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,258.35, 366,045.32 and 144,397.13 is: 199,261.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,258.35 : 366,045.32 = 144,397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,258.35/366,045.32 = 144,397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,258.35x = 366,045.32 × 144,397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,258.35x = 52,855,892,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,855,892,188.70/265,258.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,261.94

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