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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,536.37, 365,062.86 and 143,678.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,536.37, 365,062.86 and 143,678.79 is: 198,278.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,536.37 : 365,062.86 = 143,678.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,536.37/365,062.86 = 143,678.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,536.37x = 365,062.86 × 143,678.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,536.37x = 52,451,789,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,451,789,998.74/264,536.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,278.18

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