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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,889.65, 365,542.55 and 144,029.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,889.65, 365,542.55 and 144,029.88 is: 198,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,889.65 : 365,542.55 = 144,029.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,889.65/365,542.55 = 144,029.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,889.65x = 365,542.55 × 144,029.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,889.65x = 52,649,048,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,649,048,891.24/264,889.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,758.42

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