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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,688.22, 366,642.40 and 144,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,688.22, 366,642.40 and 144,831.86 is: 199,863.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,688.22 : 366,642.40 = 144,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,688.22/366,642.40 = 144,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,688.22x = 366,642.40 × 144,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,688.22x = 53,101,500,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,101,500,746.86/265,688.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,863.96

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