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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,299.96, 366,113.99 and 144,441.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,299.96, 366,113.99 and 144,441.25 is: 199,328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,299.96 : 366,113.99 = 144,441.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,299.96/366,113.99 = 144,441.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,299.96x = 366,113.99 × 144,441.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,299.96x = 52,881,962,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,881,962,358.09/265,299.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,328.95

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