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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,310.70, 366,119.22 and 144,449.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,310.70, 366,119.22 and 144,449.22 is: 199,334.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,310.70 : 366,119.22 = 144,449.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,310.70/366,119.22 = 144,449.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,310.70x = 366,119.22 × 144,449.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,310.70x = 52,885,635,756.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,885,635,756.01/265,310.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,334.73

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