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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,844.38, 365,492.30 and 143,993.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,844.38, 365,492.30 and 143,993.82 is: 198,715.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,844.38 : 365,492.30 = 143,993.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,844.38/365,492.30 = 143,993.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,844.38x = 365,492.30 × 143,993.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,844.38x = 52,628,631,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,628,631,737.62/264,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,715.30

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