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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,258.16, 363,304.60 and 144,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,258.16, 363,304.60 and 144,026.16 is: 198,760.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,258.16 : 363,304.60 = 144,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,258.16/363,304.60 = 144,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,258.16x = 363,304.60 × 144,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,258.16x = 52,325,366,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,366,448.34/263,258.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,760.66

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