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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,901, 364,206.42 and 144,692.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,901, 364,206.42 and 144,692.04 is: 199,687.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,901 : 364,206.42 = 144,692.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,901/364,206.42 = 144,692.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,901x = 364,206.42 × 144,692.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,901x = 52,697,769,890.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,697,769,890.90/263,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,687.65

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