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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,579.18, 365,121.99 and 143,722.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,579.18, 365,121.99 and 143,722.86 is: 198,339.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,579.18 : 365,121.99 = 143,722.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,579.18/365,121.99 = 143,722.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,579.18x = 365,121.99 × 143,722.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,579.18x = 52,476,376,651.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,476,376,651.69/264,579.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,339.03

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