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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,573.60, 365,114.87 and 143,716.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,573.60, 365,114.87 and 143,716.92 is: 198,331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,573.60 : 365,114.87 = 143,716.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,573.60/365,114.87 = 143,716.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,573.60x = 365,114.87 × 143,716.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,573.60x = 52,473,184,562.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,473,184,562.60/264,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,331.14

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