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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,572.94, 365,117.24 and 143,714.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,572.94, 365,117.24 and 143,714.19 is: 198,329.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,572.94 : 365,117.24 = 143,714.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,572.94/365,117.24 = 143,714.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,572.94x = 365,117.24 × 143,714.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,572.94x = 52,472,528,760.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472,528,760.92/264,572.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,329.16

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