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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,601.76, 363,775.44 and 144,369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,601.76, 363,775.44 and 144,369.76 is: 199,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,601.76 : 363,775.44 = 144,369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,601.76/363,775.44 = 144,369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,601.76x = 363,775.44 × 144,369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,601.76x = 52,518,172,966.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,518,172,966.69/263,601.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,233.01

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