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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,219.23, 366,010.75 and 144,368.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,219.23, 366,010.75 and 144,368.65 is: 199,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,219.23 : 366,010.75 = 144,368.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,219.23/366,010.75 = 144,368.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,219.23x = 366,010.75 × 144,368.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,219.23x = 52,840,477,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,840,477,862.99/265,219.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,233.21

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