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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,509.55, 365,023.08 and 143,650.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,509.55, 365,023.08 and 143,650.87 is: 198,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,509.55 : 365,023.08 = 143,650.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,509.55/365,023.08 = 143,650.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,509.55x = 365,023.08 × 143,650.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,509.55x = 52,435,883,012.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,435,883,012.08/264,509.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,238.15

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