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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,749.96, 365,357.33 and 143,891.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,749.96, 365,357.33 and 143,891.52 is: 198,571.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,749.96 : 365,357.33 = 143,891.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,749.96/365,357.33 = 143,891.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,749.96x = 365,357.33 × 143,891.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,749.96x = 52,571,820,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,571,820,837.38/264,749.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,571.59

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