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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,036, 364,392.72 and 144,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,036, 364,392.72 and 144,827.04 is: 199,873.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,036 : 364,392.72 = 144,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,036/364,392.72 = 144,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,036x = 364,392.72 × 144,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,036x = 52,773,919,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,773,919,035.15/264,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,873.95

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