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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,986.52, 365,670.88 and 144,127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,986.52, 365,670.88 and 144,127.62 is: 198,890.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,986.52 : 365,670.88 = 144,127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,986.52/365,670.88 = 144,127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,986.52x = 365,670.88 × 144,127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,986.52x = 52,703,273,637.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703,273,637.71/264,986.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,890.40

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