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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,421.69, 366,280.03 and 144,562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,421.69, 366,280.03 and 144,562.60 is: 199,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,421.69 : 366,280.03 = 144,562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,421.69/366,280.03 = 144,562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,421.69x = 366,280.03 × 144,562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,421.69x = 52,950,392,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,950,392,187.77/265,421.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,495.35

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