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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,943.33, 368,380.82 and 144,435.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,943.33, 368,380.82 and 144,435.34 is: 199,320.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,943.33 : 368,380.82 = 144,435.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,943.33/368,380.82 = 144,435.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,943.33x = 368,380.82 × 144,435.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,943.33x = 53,207,207,343.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,207,207,343.05/266,943.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,320.24

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