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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,794.24, 365,416.71 and 143,935.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,794.24, 365,416.71 and 143,935.31 is: 198,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,794.24 : 365,416.71 = 143,935.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,794.24/365,416.71 = 143,935.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,794.24x = 365,416.71 × 143,935.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,794.24x = 52,596,367,433.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,596,367,433.03/264,794.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,631.09

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