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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,398.52, 364,870.08 and 143,539.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,398.52, 364,870.08 and 143,539.68 is: 198,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,398.52 : 364,870.08 = 143,539.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,398.52/364,870.08 = 143,539.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,398.52x = 364,870.08 × 143,539.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,398.52x = 52,373,334,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,373,334,524.77/264,398.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,084.82

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