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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,597.76, 363,769.92 and 144,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,597.76, 363,769.92 and 144,365.76 is: 199,227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,597.76 : 363,769.92 = 144,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,597.76/363,769.92 = 144,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,597.76x = 363,769.92 × 144,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,597.76x = 52,515,920,965.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,515,920,965.94/263,597.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,227.49

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