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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,605.26, 363,780.27 and 144,373.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,605.26, 363,780.27 and 144,373.26 is: 199,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,605.26 : 363,780.27 = 144,373.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,605.26/363,780.27 = 144,373.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,605.26x = 363,780.27 × 144,373.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,605.26x = 52,520,143,503.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520,143,503.58/263,605.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,237.84

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