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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,496.72, 365,004.34 and 143,637.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,496.72, 365,004.34 and 143,637.16 is: 198,218.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,496.72 : 365,004.34 = 143,637.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,496.72/365,004.34 = 143,637.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,496.72x = 365,004.34 × 143,637.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,496.72x = 52,428,186,785.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428,186,785.27/264,496.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,218.67

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