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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,991.02, 365,690.25 and 144,135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,991.02, 365,690.25 and 144,135.12 is: 198,907.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,991.02 : 365,690.25 = 144,135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,991.02/365,690.25 = 144,135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,991.02x = 365,690.25 × 144,135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,991.02x = 52,708,808,066.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,708,808,066.58/264,991.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,907.90

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