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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,676, 365,252.88 and 145,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,676, 365,252.88 and 145,444 is: 200,712.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,676 : 365,252.88 = 145,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,676/365,252.88 = 145,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,676x = 365,252.88 × 145,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,676x = 53,123,839,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123,839,878.72/264,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,712.72

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