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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,724.70, 365,322.94 and 143,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,724.70, 365,322.94 and 143,868.02 is: 198,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,724.70 : 365,322.94 = 143,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,724.70/365,322.94 = 143,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,724.70x = 365,322.94 × 143,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,724.70x = 52,558,285,852.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,558,285,852.09/264,724.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,539.41

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