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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,215.21, 366,004.73 and 144,364.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,215.21, 366,004.73 and 144,364.29 is: 199,226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,215.21 : 366,004.73 = 144,364.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,215.21/366,004.73 = 144,364.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,215.21x = 366,004.73 × 144,364.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,215.21x = 52,838,012,983.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,012,983.09/265,215.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,226.93

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