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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,997.90, 365,703.12 and 144,145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,997.90, 365,703.12 and 144,145.65 is: 198,924.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,997.90 : 365,703.12 = 144,145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,997.90/365,703.12 = 144,145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,997.90x = 365,703.12 × 144,145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,997.90x = 52,714,513,939.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,714,513,939.43/264,997.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,924.27

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