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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,712.44, 365,305.98 and 143,855.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,712.44, 365,305.98 and 143,855.40 is: 198,521.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,712.44 : 365,305.98 = 143,855.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,712.44/365,305.98 = 143,855.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,712.44x = 365,305.98 × 143,855.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,712.44x = 52,551,237,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,551,237,875.29/264,712.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,521.98

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