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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,569.68, 365,095.65 and 143,708.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,569.68, 365,095.65 and 143,708.50 is: 198,312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,569.68 : 365,095.65 = 143,708.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,569.68/365,095.65 = 143,708.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,569.68x = 365,095.65 × 143,708.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,569.68x = 52,467,348,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,467,348,218.03/264,569.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,312.02

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