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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,975.52, 365,662.62 and 144,114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,975.52, 365,662.62 and 144,114.20 is: 198,875.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,975.52 : 365,662.62 = 144,114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,975.52/365,662.62 = 144,114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,975.52x = 365,662.62 × 144,114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,975.52x = 52,697,175,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,697,175,951.20/264,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,875.64

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