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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,569.44, 365,112.40 and 143,710.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,569.44, 365,112.40 and 143,710.68 is: 198,324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,569.44 : 365,112.40 = 143,710.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,569.44/365,112.40 = 143,710.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,569.44x = 365,112.40 × 143,710.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,569.44x = 52,470,551,280.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,470,551,280.43/264,569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,324.31

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