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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,278.30, 366,072.12 and 144,416.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,278.30, 366,072.12 and 144,416.52 is: 199,288.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,278.30 : 366,072.12 = 144,416.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,278.30/366,072.12 = 144,416.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,278.30x = 366,072.12 × 144,416.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,278.30x = 52,866,861,639.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,866,861,639.42/265,278.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,288.30

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