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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,530.94, 365,055.33 and 143,674.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,530.94, 365,055.33 and 143,674.59 is: 198,272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,530.94 : 365,055.33 = 143,674.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,530.94/365,055.33 = 143,674.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,530.94x = 365,055.33 × 143,674.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,530.94x = 52,449,174,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,174,865.06/264,530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,272.36

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