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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,742.46, 365,346.90 and 143,883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,742.46, 365,346.90 and 143,883.72 is: 198,560.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,742.46 : 365,346.90 = 143,883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,742.46/365,346.90 = 143,883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,742.46x = 365,346.90 × 143,883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,742.46x = 52,567,471,062.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,567,471,062.47/264,742.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,560.79

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