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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,220.96, 366,005.67 and 144,363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,220.96, 366,005.67 and 144,363.56 is: 199,222.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,220.96 : 366,005.67 = 144,363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,220.96/366,005.67 = 144,363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,220.96x = 366,005.67 × 144,363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,220.96x = 52,837,881,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,837,881,501.39/265,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,222.12

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