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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,822, 364,097.40 and 144,613.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,822, 364,097.40 and 144,613.04 is: 199,578.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,822 : 364,097.40 = 144,613.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,822/364,097.40 = 144,613.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,822x = 364,097.40 × 144,613.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,822x = 52,653,231,870.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,653,231,870.10/263,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,578.62

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