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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,214.21, 366,003.35 and 144,363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,214.21, 366,003.35 and 144,363.29 is: 199,225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,214.21 : 366,003.35 = 144,363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,214.21/366,003.35 = 144,363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,214.21x = 366,003.35 × 144,363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,214.21x = 52,837,447,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837,447,950.21/265,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,225.55

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