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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,216.21, 366,006.11 and 144,365.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,216.21, 366,006.11 and 144,365.29 is: 199,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,216.21 : 366,006.11 = 144,365.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,216.21/366,006.11 = 144,365.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,216.21x = 366,006.11 × 144,365.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,216.21x = 52,838,578,211.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,578,211.92/265,216.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,228.31

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