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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,998.40, 365,703.81 and 144,146.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,998.40, 365,703.81 and 144,146.15 is: 198,924.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,998.40 : 365,703.81 = 144,146.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,998.40/365,703.81 = 144,146.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,998.40x = 365,703.81 × 144,146.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,998.40x = 52,714,794,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,714,794,423.31/264,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,924.95

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