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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,652.32, 365,221.70 and 143,794.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,652.32, 365,221.70 and 143,794.58 is: 198,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,652.32 : 365,221.70 = 143,794.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,652.32/365,221.70 = 143,794.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,652.32x = 365,221.70 × 143,794.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,652.32x = 52,516,902,230.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,516,902,230.93/264,652.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,437.34

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