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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,774, 365,377.39 and 143,912.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,774, 365,377.39 and 143,912.49 is: 198,593.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,774 : 365,377.39 = 143,912.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,774/365,377.39 = 143,912.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,774x = 365,377.39 × 143,912.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,774x = 52,582,369,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,582,369,984.60/264,774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,593.40

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