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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,738.73, 365,342.27 and 143,880.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,738.73, 365,342.27 and 143,880.02 is: 198,555.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,738.73 : 365,342.27 = 143,880.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,738.73/365,342.27 = 143,880.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,738.73x = 365,342.27 × 143,880.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,738.73x = 52,565,451,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,565,451,481.69/264,738.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,555.96

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