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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,631.70, 365,193.50 and 143,772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,631.70, 365,193.50 and 143,772.96 is: 198,407.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,631.70 : 365,193.50 = 143,772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,631.70/365,193.50 = 143,772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,631.70x = 365,193.50 × 143,772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,631.70x = 52,504,950,467.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,504,950,467.76/264,631.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,407.64

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