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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,499.48, 365,002.14 and 143,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,499.48, 365,002.14 and 143,635.24 is: 198,212.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,499.48 : 365,002.14 = 143,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,499.48/365,002.14 = 143,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,499.48x = 365,002.14 × 143,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,499.48x = 52,427,169,979.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,427,169,979.41/264,499.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,212.75

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