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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,682.02, 365,263.37 and 143,823.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,682.02, 365,263.37 and 143,823.30 is: 198,477.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,682.02 : 365,263.37 = 143,823.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,682.02/365,263.37 = 143,823.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,682.02x = 365,263.37 × 143,823.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,682.02x = 52,533,382,523.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,533,382,523.40/264,682.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,477.34

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