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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,957.79, 365,638.21 and 144,096.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,957.79, 365,638.21 and 144,096.47 is: 198,851.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,957.79 : 365,638.21 = 144,096.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,957.79/365,638.21 = 144,096.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,957.79x = 365,638.21 × 144,096.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,957.79x = 52,687,175,358.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,687,175,358.12/264,957.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,851.20

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