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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,588.22, 365,132.13 and 143,729.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,588.22, 365,132.13 and 143,729.53 is: 198,346.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,588.22 : 365,132.13 = 143,729.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,588.22/365,132.13 = 143,729.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,588.22x = 365,132.13 × 143,729.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,588.22x = 52,480,269,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480,269,432.80/264,588.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,346.96

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