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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,723.85, 365,321.22 and 143,865.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,723.85, 365,321.22 and 143,865.12 is: 198,535.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,723.85 : 365,321.22 = 143,865.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,723.85/365,321.22 = 143,865.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,723.85x = 365,321.22 × 143,865.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,723.85x = 52,556,981,153.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,556,981,153.85/264,723.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,535.12

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