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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,688.94, 365,271.17 and 143,831.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,688.94, 365,271.17 and 143,831.67 is: 198,487.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,688.94 : 365,271.17 = 143,831.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,688.94/365,271.17 = 143,831.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,688.94x = 365,271.17 × 143,831.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,688.94x = 52,537,561,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,537,561,664.80/264,688.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,487.94

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