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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,259.22, 366,046.52 and 144,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,259.22, 366,046.52 and 144,398 is: 199,263.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,259.22 : 366,046.52 = 144,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,259.22/366,046.52 = 144,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,259.22x = 366,046.52 × 144,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,259.22x = 52,856,385,394.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,856,385,394.96/265,259.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,263.14

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