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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,430.08, 366,295.68 and 144,571.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,430.08, 366,295.68 and 144,571.84 is: 199,510.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,430.08 : 366,295.68 = 144,571.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,430.08/366,295.68 = 144,571.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,430.08x = 366,295.68 × 144,571.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,430.08x = 52,956,040,441.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,956,040,441.65/265,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,510.32

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