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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,706.36, 365,294.03 and 143,847.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,706.36, 365,294.03 and 143,847.67 is: 198,509.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,706.36 : 365,294.03 = 143,847.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,706.36/365,294.03 = 143,847.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,706.36x = 365,294.03 × 143,847.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,706.36x = 52,546,695,080.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,546,695,080.41/264,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,509.38

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