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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,067.65, 360,266.84 and 144,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,067.65, 360,266.84 and 144,780.44 is: 199,793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,067.65 : 360,266.84 = 144,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,067.65/360,266.84 = 144,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,067.65x = 360,266.84 × 144,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,067.65x = 52,159,591,612.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,159,591,612.61/261,067.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,793.39

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