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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,321.37, 366,150.04 and 144,469.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,321.37, 366,150.04 and 144,469.31 is: 199,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,321.37 : 366,150.04 = 144,469.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,321.37/366,150.04 = 144,469.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,321.37x = 366,150.04 × 144,469.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,321.37x = 52,897,441,443.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,897,441,443.35/265,321.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,371.20

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