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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,604.81, 365,157.18 and 143,747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,604.81, 365,157.18 and 143,747.02 is: 198,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,604.81 : 365,157.18 = 143,747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,604.81/365,157.18 = 143,747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,604.81x = 365,157.18 × 143,747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,604.81x = 52,490,256,456.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490,256,456.60/264,604.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,372.27

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