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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,527.72, 365,050.94 and 143,671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,527.72, 365,050.94 and 143,671.37 is: 198,267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,527.72 : 365,050.94 = 143,671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,527.72/365,050.94 = 143,671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,527.72x = 365,050.94 × 143,671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,527.72x = 52,447,368,179.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,447,368,179.39/264,527.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,267.94

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