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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,999.40, 365,705.19 and 144,147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,999.40, 365,705.19 and 144,147.15 is: 198,926.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,999.40 : 365,705.19 = 144,147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,999.40/365,705.19 = 144,147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,999.40x = 365,705.19 × 144,147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,999.40x = 52,715,360,878.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,715,360,878.71/264,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,926.34

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