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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,690.22, 366,645.16 and 144,833.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,690.22, 366,645.16 and 144,833.86 is: 199,866.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,690.22 : 366,645.16 = 144,833.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,690.22/366,645.16 = 144,833.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,690.22x = 366,645.16 × 144,833.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,690.22x = 53,102,633,773.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,102,633,773.12/265,690.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,866.72

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