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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,372.17, 366,215.69 and 144,514

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,372.17, 366,215.69 and 144,514 is: 199,430.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,372.17 : 366,215.69 = 144,514 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,372.17/366,215.69 = 144,514/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,372.17x = 366,215.69 × 144,514
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,372.17x = 52,923,294,224.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,923,294,224.66/265,372.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,430.46

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