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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,955.52, 365,641.26 and 144,099.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,955.52, 365,641.26 and 144,099.56 is: 198,858.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,955.52 : 365,641.26 = 144,099.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,955.52/365,641.26 = 144,099.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,955.52x = 365,641.26 × 144,099.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,955.52x = 52,688,744,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,688,744,683.85/264,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,858.83

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