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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,741.92, 365,346.68 and 143,883.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,741.92, 365,346.68 and 143,883.21 is: 198,560.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,741.92 : 365,346.68 = 143,883.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,741.92/365,346.68 = 143,883.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,741.92x = 365,346.68 × 143,883.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,741.92x = 52,567,253,081.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,567,253,081.24/264,741.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,560.37

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