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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,327.38, 366,148.35 and 144,467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,327.38, 366,148.35 and 144,467.28 is: 199,362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,327.38 : 366,148.35 = 144,467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,327.38/366,148.35 = 144,467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,327.38x = 366,148.35 × 144,467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,327.38x = 52,896,456,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,896,456,200.99/265,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,362.98

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