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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,972.52, 365,664.74 and 144,116.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,972.52, 365,664.74 and 144,116.61 is: 198,882.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,972.52 : 365,664.74 = 144,116.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,972.52/365,664.74 = 144,116.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,972.52x = 365,664.74 × 144,116.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,972.52x = 52,698,362,725.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,362,725.33/264,972.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,882.37

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