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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,845.38, 365,493.68 and 143,994.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,845.38, 365,493.68 and 143,994.82 is: 198,716.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,845.38 : 365,493.68 = 143,994.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,845.38/365,493.68 = 143,994.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,845.38x = 365,493.68 × 143,994.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,845.38x = 52,629,195,942.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629,195,942.76/264,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,716.68

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