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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,607.60, 365,157.03 and 143,747.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,607.60, 365,157.03 and 143,747.92 is: 198,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,607.60 : 365,157.03 = 143,747.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,607.60/365,157.03 = 143,747.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,607.60x = 365,157.03 × 143,747.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,607.60x = 52,490,563,535.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490,563,535.88/264,607.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,371.34

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