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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,499.66, 365,016 and 143,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,499.66, 365,016 and 143,646.04 is: 198,235.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,499.66 : 365,016 = 143,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,499.66/365,016 = 143,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,499.66x = 365,016 × 143,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,499.66x = 52,433,102,936.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,433,102,936.64/264,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,235.05

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