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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,904.11, 365,569.57 and 144,044.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,904.11, 365,569.57 and 144,044.53 is: 198,782.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,904.11 : 365,569.57 = 144,044.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,904.11/365,569.57 = 144,044.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,904.11x = 365,569.57 × 144,044.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,904.11x = 52,658,294,344.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658,294,344.88/264,904.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,782.48

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