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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,285.72, 364,705.74 and 147,999.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,285.72, 364,705.74 and 147,999.36 is: 204,234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,285.72 : 364,705.74 = 147,999.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,285.72/364,705.74 = 147,999.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,285.72x = 364,705.74 × 147,999.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,285.72x = 53,976,216,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,976,216,108.33/264,285.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,234.33

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