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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,601.86, 365,144.43 and 143,740.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,601.86, 365,144.43 and 143,740.44 is: 198,358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,601.86 : 365,144.43 = 143,740.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,601.86/365,144.43 = 143,740.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,601.86x = 365,144.43 × 143,740.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,601.86x = 52,486,021,031.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,486,021,031.75/264,601.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,358.47

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