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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,608.37, 365,160.15 and 143,748.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,608.37, 365,160.15 and 143,748.68 is: 198,373.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,608.37 : 365,160.15 = 143,748.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,608.37/365,160.15 = 143,748.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,608.37x = 365,160.15 × 143,748.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,608.37x = 52,491,287,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,491,287,725.30/264,608.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,373.50

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