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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,604.12, 365,154.38 and 143,744.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,604.12, 365,154.38 and 143,744.42 is: 198,367.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,604.12 : 365,154.38 = 143,744.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,604.12/365,154.38 = 143,744.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,604.12x = 365,154.38 × 143,744.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,604.12x = 52,488,904,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,488,904,563.56/264,604.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,367.68

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