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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,830, 364,108.44 and 144,621.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,830, 364,108.44 and 144,621.04 is: 199,589.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,830 : 364,108.44 = 144,621.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,830/364,108.44 = 144,621.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,830x = 364,108.44 × 144,621.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,830x = 52,657,741,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,657,741,265.58/263,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,589.66

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