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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,738.17, 365,341.50 and 143,879.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,738.17, 365,341.50 and 143,879.47 is: 198,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,738.17 : 365,341.50 = 143,879.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,738.17/365,341.50 = 143,879.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,738.17x = 365,341.50 × 143,879.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,738.17x = 52,565,140,475.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565,140,475.65/264,738.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,555.20

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