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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,217.21, 366,007.49 and 144,366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,217.21, 366,007.49 and 144,366.29 is: 199,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,217.21 : 366,007.49 = 144,366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,217.21/366,007.49 = 144,366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,217.21x = 366,007.49 × 144,366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,217.21x = 52,839,143,443.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,839,143,443.51/265,217.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,229.69

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