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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,066.65, 360,265.46 and 144,779.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,066.65, 360,265.46 and 144,779.44 is: 199,792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,066.65 : 360,265.46 = 144,779.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,066.65/360,265.46 = 144,779.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,066.65x = 360,265.46 × 144,779.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,066.65x = 52,159,030,468.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,159,030,468.50/261,066.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,792.01

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