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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,571.58, 365,115.57 and 143,719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,571.58, 365,115.57 and 143,719.78 is: 198,336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,571.58 : 365,115.57 = 143,719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,571.58/365,115.57 = 143,719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,571.58x = 365,115.57 × 143,719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,571.58x = 52,474,327,763.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,474,327,763.59/264,571.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,336.98

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