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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,672.92, 363,868.86 and 144,440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,672.92, 363,868.86 and 144,440.92 is: 199,328.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,672.92 : 363,868.86 = 144,440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,672.92/363,868.86 = 144,440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,672.92x = 363,868.86 × 144,440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,672.92x = 52,557,552,897.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,557,552,897.75/263,672.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,328.60

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