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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,277.16, 366,073.56 and 144,416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,277.16, 366,073.56 and 144,416.16 is: 199,289.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,277.16 : 366,073.56 = 144,416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,277.16/366,073.56 = 144,416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,277.16x = 366,073.56 × 144,416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,277.16x = 52,866,937,812.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866,937,812.73/265,277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,289.44

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