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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,827.73, 365,457.97 and 143,972.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,827.73, 365,457.97 and 143,972.04 is: 198,679.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,827.73 : 365,457.97 = 143,972.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,827.73/365,457.97 = 143,972.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,827.73x = 365,457.97 × 143,972.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,827.73x = 52,615,728,160.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,615,728,160.05/264,827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,679.07

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