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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,759.84, 365,370.75 and 143,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,759.84, 365,370.75 and 143,901.16 is: 198,584.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,759.84 : 365,370.75 = 143,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,759.84/365,370.75 = 143,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,759.84x = 365,370.75 × 143,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,759.84x = 52,577,273,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,273,841.64/264,759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,584.78

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