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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,608.10, 365,157.72 and 143,748.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,608.10, 365,157.72 and 143,748.42 is: 198,372.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,608.10 : 365,157.72 = 143,748.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,608.10/365,157.72 = 143,748.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,608.10x = 365,157.72 × 143,748.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,608.10x = 52,490,845,300.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,490,845,300.80/264,608.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,372.03

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