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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,992.87, 365,686.62 and 144,131.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,992.87, 365,686.62 and 144,131.55 is: 198,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,992.87 : 365,686.62 = 144,131.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,992.87/365,686.62 = 144,131.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,992.87x = 365,686.62 × 144,131.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,992.87x = 52,706,979,354.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,706,979,354.86/264,992.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,899.62

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