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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,498.24, 365,006.40 and 143,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,498.24, 365,006.40 and 143,638.56 is: 198,220.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,498.24 : 365,006.40 = 143,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,498.24/365,006.40 = 143,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,498.24x = 365,006.40 × 143,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,498.24x = 52,428,993,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,428,993,686.78/264,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,220.58

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