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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,510.06, 365,023.77 and 143,651.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,510.06, 365,023.77 and 143,651.37 is: 198,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,510.06 : 365,023.77 = 143,651.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,510.06/365,023.77 = 143,651.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,510.06x = 365,023.77 × 143,651.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,510.06x = 52,436,164,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436,164,643.06/264,510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,238.83

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