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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,337.22, 366,156.86 and 144,477.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,337.22, 366,156.86 and 144,477.56 is: 199,374.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,337.22 : 366,156.86 = 144,477.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,337.22/366,156.86 = 144,477.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,337.22x = 366,156.86 × 144,477.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,337.22x = 52,901,449,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,901,449,710.06/265,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,374.40

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