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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,510.14, 365,023.90 and 143,651.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,510.14, 365,023.90 and 143,651.45 is: 198,238.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,510.14 : 365,023.90 = 143,651.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,510.14/365,023.90 = 143,651.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,510.14x = 365,023.90 × 143,651.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,510.14x = 52,436,213,611.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436,213,611.78/264,510.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,238.96

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