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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,355, 363,430.62 and 144,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,355, 363,430.62 and 144,123 is: 198,890.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,355 : 363,430.62 = 144,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,355/363,430.62 = 144,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,355x = 363,430.62 × 144,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,355x = 52,378,711,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,378,711,246.26/263,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,890.13

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