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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,589.22, 365,133.51 and 143,730.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,589.22, 365,133.51 and 143,730.53 is: 198,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,589.22 : 365,133.51 = 143,730.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,589.22/365,133.51 = 143,730.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,589.22x = 365,133.51 × 143,730.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,589.22x = 52,480,832,913.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,480,832,913.06/264,589.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,348.34

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