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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,904, 364,210.56 and 144,695.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,904, 364,210.56 and 144,695.04 is: 199,691.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,904 : 364,210.56 = 144,695.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,904/364,210.56 = 144,695.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,904x = 364,210.56 × 144,695.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,904x = 52,699,461,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,699,461,547.62/263,904
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,691.79

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