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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,730.72, 365,331.24 and 143,874.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,730.72, 365,331.24 and 143,874.04 is: 198,547.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,730.72 : 365,331.24 = 143,874.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,730.72/365,331.24 = 143,874.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,730.72x = 365,331.24 × 143,874.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,730.72x = 52,561,681,437.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,561,681,437.01/264,730.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,547.72

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