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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,259.35, 366,046.70 and 144,398.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,259.35, 366,046.70 and 144,398.13 is: 199,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,259.35 : 366,046.70 = 144,398.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,259.35/366,046.70 = 144,398.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,259.35x = 366,046.70 × 144,398.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,259.35x = 52,856,458,972.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856,458,972.67/265,259.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,263.32

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