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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,256.16, 363,301.84 and 144,024.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,256.16, 363,301.84 and 144,024.16 is: 198,757.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,256.16 : 363,301.84 = 144,024.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,256.16/363,301.84 = 144,024.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,256.16x = 363,301.84 × 144,024.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,256.16x = 52,324,242,332.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,242,332.45/263,256.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,757.90

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