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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,786.69, 365,412.75 and 143,936.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,786.69, 365,412.75 and 143,936.13 is: 198,635.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,786.69 : 365,412.75 = 143,936.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,786.69/365,412.75 = 143,936.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,786.69x = 365,412.75 × 143,936.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,786.69x = 52,596,097,087.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596,097,087.66/264,786.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,635.73

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