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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,364.44, 364,823.04 and 143,505.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,364.44, 364,823.04 and 143,505.60 is: 198,037.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,364.44 : 364,823.04 = 143,505.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,364.44/364,823.04 = 143,505.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,364.44x = 364,823.04 × 143,505.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,364.44x = 52,354,149,249.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354,149,249.02/264,364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,037.79

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