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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,896.31, 365,558.63 and 144,038.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,896.31, 365,558.63 and 144,038.91 is: 198,774.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,896.31 : 365,558.63 = 144,038.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,896.31/365,558.63 = 144,038.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,896.31x = 365,558.63 × 144,038.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,896.31x = 52,654,665,886.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,654,665,886.10/264,896.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,774.63

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