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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,220.46, 366,004.98 and 144,363.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,220.46, 366,004.98 and 144,363.06 is: 199,221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,220.46 : 366,004.98 = 144,363.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,220.46/366,004.98 = 144,363.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,220.46x = 366,004.98 × 144,363.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,220.46x = 52,837,598,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837,598,888.04/265,220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,221.43

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