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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,760.67, 365,373.43 and 143,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,760.67, 365,373.43 and 143,901.92 is: 198,586.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,760.67 : 365,373.43 = 143,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,760.67/365,373.43 = 143,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,760.67x = 365,373.43 × 143,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,760.67x = 52,577,938,647.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,577,938,647.66/264,760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,586.66

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