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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,659.38, 365,225.52 and 143,802.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,659.38, 365,225.52 and 143,802.52 is: 198,445.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,659.38 : 365,225.52 = 143,802.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,659.38/365,225.52 = 143,802.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,659.38x = 365,225.52 × 143,802.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,659.38x = 52,520,350,144.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520,350,144.31/264,659.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,445.07

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