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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,924.57, 365,598.36 and 144,067.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,924.57, 365,598.36 and 144,067.01 is: 198,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,924.57 : 365,598.36 = 144,067.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,924.57/365,598.36 = 144,067.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,924.57x = 365,598.36 × 144,067.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,924.57x = 52,670,660,758.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,670,660,758.11/264,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,813.80

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