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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,265.24, 366,054.78 and 144,404

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,265.24, 366,054.78 and 144,404 is: 199,271.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,265.24 : 366,054.78 = 144,404 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,265.24/366,054.78 = 144,404/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,265.24x = 366,054.78 × 144,404
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,265.24x = 52,859,774,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,859,774,451.12/265,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,271.40

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