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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,905, 364,211.94 and 144,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,905, 364,211.94 and 144,696.04 is: 199,693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,905 : 364,211.94 = 144,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,905/364,211.94 = 144,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,905x = 364,211.94 × 144,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,905x = 52,700,025,438.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700,025,438.72/263,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,693.17

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