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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,982.38, 365,656.86 and 144,121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,982.38, 365,656.86 and 144,121.20 is: 198,877.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,982.38 : 365,656.86 = 144,121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,982.38/365,656.86 = 144,121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,982.38x = 365,656.86 × 144,121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,982.38x = 52,698,905,451.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,698,905,451.43/264,982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,877.02

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