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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,922.36, 396,514.81 and 144,795.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,922.36, 396,514.81 and 144,795.31 is: 216,718.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,922.36 : 396,514.81 = 144,795.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,922.36/396,514.81 = 144,795.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,922.36x = 396,514.81 × 144,795.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,922.36x = 57,413,483,480.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,413,483,480.27/264,922.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,718.15

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