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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,621.76, 363,803.04 and 144,389.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,621.76, 363,803.04 and 144,389.76 is: 199,260.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,621.76 : 363,803.04 = 144,389.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,621.76/363,803.04 = 144,389.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,621.76x = 363,803.04 × 144,389.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,621.76x = 52,529,433,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,529,433,632.87/263,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,260.61

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