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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,505.24, 365,016.06 and 143,645.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,505.24, 365,016.06 and 143,645.56 is: 198,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,505.24 : 365,016.06 = 143,645.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,505.24/365,016.06 = 143,645.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,505.24x = 365,016.06 × 143,645.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,505.24x = 52,432,936,347.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,432,936,347.69/264,505.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,230.24

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