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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,925, 365,598.23 and 144,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,925, 365,598.23 and 144,067.60 is: 198,814.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,925 : 365,598.23 = 144,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,925/365,598.23 = 144,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,925x = 365,598.23 × 144,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,925x = 52,670,859,560.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,670,859,560.35/264,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,814.23

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