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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,705.36, 365,292.61 and 143,846.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,705.36, 365,292.61 and 143,846.67 is: 198,507.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,705.36 : 365,292.61 = 143,846.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,705.36/365,292.61 = 143,846.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,705.36x = 365,292.61 × 143,846.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,705.36x = 52,546,125,524.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546,125,524.11/264,705.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,507.98

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