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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,571.84, 365,113.08 and 143,715.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,571.84, 365,113.08 and 143,715.48 is: 198,329.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,571.84 : 365,113.08 = 143,715.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,571.84/365,113.08 = 143,715.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,571.84x = 365,113.08 × 143,715.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,571.84x = 52,472,401,546.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472,401,546.48/264,571.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,329.50

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