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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,904, 364,187.52 and 144,672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,904, 364,187.52 and 144,672 is: 199,647.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,904 : 364,187.52 = 144,672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,904/364,187.52 = 144,672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,904x = 364,187.52 × 144,672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,904x = 52,687,736,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687,736,893.44/263,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,647.36

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