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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,660.35, 365,226.02 and 143,802.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,660.35, 365,226.02 and 143,802.50 is: 198,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,660.35 : 365,226.02 = 143,802.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,660.35/365,226.02 = 143,802.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,660.35x = 365,226.02 × 143,802.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,660.35x = 52,520,414,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,520,414,741.05/264,660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,444.59

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