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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,892.16, 365,551.83 and 144,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,892.16, 365,551.83 and 144,033.38 is: 198,766.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,892.16 : 365,551.83 = 144,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,892.16/365,551.83 = 144,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,892.16x = 365,551.83 × 144,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,892.16x = 52,651,663,812.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,651,663,812.33/264,892.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,766.41

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