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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,901.38, 365,561.40 and 144,042.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,901.38, 365,561.40 and 144,042.76 is: 198,777.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,901.38 : 365,561.40 = 144,042.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,901.38/365,561.40 = 144,042.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,901.38x = 365,561.40 × 144,042.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,901.38x = 52,656,473,005.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,656,473,005.46/264,901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,777.65

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