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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,821.86, 365,449.87 and 143,966.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,821.86, 365,449.87 and 143,966.19 is: 198,671.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,821.86 : 365,449.87 = 143,966.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,821.86/365,449.87 = 143,966.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,821.86x = 365,449.87 × 143,966.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,821.86x = 52,612,425,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,612,425,419.90/264,821.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,671.01

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