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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,048, 364,409.28 and 144,839.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,048, 364,409.28 and 144,839.04 is: 199,890.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,048 : 364,409.28 = 144,839.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,048/364,409.28 = 144,839.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,048x = 364,409.28 × 144,839.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,048x = 52,780,690,282.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,780,690,282.29/264,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,890.51

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