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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,974.02, 365,665.86 and 144,116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,974.02, 365,665.86 and 144,116.18 is: 198,881.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,974.02 : 365,665.86 = 144,116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,974.02/365,665.86 = 144,116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,974.02x = 365,665.86 × 144,116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,974.02x = 52,698,366,899.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,366,899.61/264,974.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,881.26

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