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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,578.60, 365,112.33 and 143,717.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,578.60, 365,112.33 and 143,717.18 is: 198,326.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,578.60 : 365,112.33 = 143,717.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,578.60/365,112.33 = 143,717.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,578.60x = 365,112.33 × 143,717.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,578.60x = 52,472,912,625.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,472,912,625.27/264,578.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,326.37

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