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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,622.22, 366,549.37 and 144,761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,622.22, 366,549.37 and 144,761.09 is: 199,765.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,622.22 : 366,549.37 = 144,761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,622.22/366,549.37 = 144,761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,622.22x = 366,549.37 × 144,761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,622.22x = 53,062,084,145.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,062,084,145.36/265,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,765.23

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