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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,222.46, 366,007.74 and 144,365.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,222.46, 366,007.74 and 144,365.06 is: 199,224.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,222.46 : 366,007.74 = 144,365.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,222.46/366,007.74 = 144,365.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,222.46x = 366,007.74 × 144,365.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,222.46x = 52,838,729,345.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,838,729,345.56/265,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,224.19

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