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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,844, 364,104.72 and 144,609.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,844, 364,104.72 and 144,609.44 is: 199,561.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,844 : 364,104.72 = 144,609.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,844/364,104.72 = 144,609.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,844x = 364,104.72 × 144,609.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,844x = 52,652,979,660.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,652,979,660.56/263,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,561.03

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