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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,221.46, 366,006.36 and 144,364.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,221.46, 366,006.36 and 144,364.06 is: 199,222.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,221.46 : 366,006.36 = 144,364.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,221.46/366,006.36 = 144,364.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,221.46x = 366,006.36 × 144,364.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,221.46x = 52,838,164,115.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,164,115.42/265,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,222.81

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