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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,511.92, 365,026.35 and 143,653.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,511.92, 365,026.35 and 143,653.23 is: 198,241.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,511.92 : 365,026.35 = 143,653.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,511.92/365,026.35 = 143,653.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,511.92x = 365,026.35 × 143,653.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,511.92x = 52,437,214,212.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,437,214,212.61/264,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,241.40

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