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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,983.41, 365,681.82 and 144,127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,983.41, 365,681.82 and 144,127.36 is: 198,898.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,983.41 : 365,681.82 = 144,127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,983.41/365,681.82 = 144,127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,983.41x = 365,681.82 × 144,127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,983.41x = 52,704,755,316.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,704,755,316.60/264,983.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,898.32

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