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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,350, 366,177.76 and 144,492.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,350, 366,177.76 and 144,492.76 is: 199,397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,350 : 366,177.76 = 144,492.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,350/366,177.76 = 144,492.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,350x = 366,177.76 × 144,492.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,350x = 52,910,035,193.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,910,035,193.02/265,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,397.16

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