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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,737.91, 365,341.14 and 143,879.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,737.91, 365,341.14 and 143,879.22 is: 198,554.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,737.91 : 365,341.14 = 143,879.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,737.91/365,341.14 = 143,879.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,737.91x = 365,341.14 × 143,879.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,737.91x = 52,564,998,257.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,564,998,257.11/264,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,554.86

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