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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,569.76, 365,110.38 and 143,713.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,569.76, 365,110.38 and 143,713.44 is: 198,326.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,569.76 : 365,110.38 = 143,713.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,569.76/365,110.38 = 143,713.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,569.76x = 365,110.38 × 143,713.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,569.76x = 52,471,268,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,471,268,689.51/264,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,326.78

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