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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,773.92, 364,008.24 and 144,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,773.92, 364,008.24 and 144,541.92 is: 199,467.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,773.92 : 364,008.24 = 144,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,773.92/364,008.24 = 144,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,773.92x = 364,008.24 × 144,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,773.92x = 52,614,449,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,614,449,905.42/263,773.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,467.98

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