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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,312.98, 366,129.78 and 144,454.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,312.98, 366,129.78 and 144,454.14 is: 199,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,312.98 : 366,129.78 = 144,454.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,312.98/366,129.78 = 144,454.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,312.98x = 366,129.78 × 144,454.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,312.98x = 52,888,962,498.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,888,962,498.29/265,312.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,345.55

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