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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,568.47, 365,111.28 and 143,716.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,568.47, 365,111.28 and 143,716.67 is: 198,332.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,568.47 : 365,111.28 = 143,716.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,568.47/365,111.28 = 143,716.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,568.47x = 365,111.28 × 143,716.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,568.47x = 52,472,577,180.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472,577,180.51/264,568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,332.69

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