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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,716.12, 365,310.59 and 143,857.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,716.12, 365,310.59 and 143,857.41 is: 198,524.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,716.12 : 365,310.59 = 143,857.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,716.12/365,310.59 = 143,857.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,716.12x = 365,310.59 × 143,857.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,716.12x = 52,552,636,513.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,552,636,513.06/264,716.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,524.50

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