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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,657.64, 365,223.10 and 143,800.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,657.64, 365,223.10 and 143,800.78 is: 198,442.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,657.64 : 365,223.10 = 143,800.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,657.64/365,223.10 = 143,800.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,657.64x = 365,223.10 × 143,800.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,657.64x = 52,519,366,654.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,519,366,654.02/264,657.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,442.66

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