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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,258.76, 366,045.88 and 144,397.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,258.76, 366,045.88 and 144,397.53 is: 199,262.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,258.76 : 366,045.88 = 144,397.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,258.76/366,045.88 = 144,397.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,258.76x = 366,045.88 × 144,397.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,258.76x = 52,856,121,847.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856,121,847.48/265,258.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,262.50

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