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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,947.03, 365,623.46 and 144,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,947.03, 365,623.46 and 144,085.75 is: 198,836.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,947.03 : 365,623.46 = 144,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,947.03/365,623.46 = 144,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,947.03x = 365,623.46 × 144,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,947.03x = 52,681,127,903.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,681,127,903.15/264,947.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,836.45

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