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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,604.34, 365,157.11 and 143,747.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,604.34, 365,157.11 and 143,747.54 is: 198,373.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,604.34 : 365,157.11 = 143,747.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,604.34/365,157.11 = 143,747.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,604.34x = 365,157.11 × 143,747.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,604.34x = 52,490,436,178.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490,436,178.93/264,604.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,373.30

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