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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,561.79, 365,098.02 and 143,705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,561.79, 365,098.02 and 143,705.44 is: 198,315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,561.79 : 365,098.02 = 143,705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,561.79/365,098.02 = 143,705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,561.79x = 365,098.02 × 143,705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,561.79x = 52,466,571,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,466,571,607.23/264,561.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,315.00

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