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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,533.85, 365,055.26 and 143,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,533.85, 365,055.26 and 143,674.16 is: 198,269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,533.85 : 365,055.26 = 143,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,533.85/365,055.26 = 143,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,533.85x = 365,055.26 × 143,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,533.85x = 52,449,005,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,449,005,290.43/264,533.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,269.54

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