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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,845.76, 365,494.38 and 143,995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,845.76, 365,494.38 and 143,995.17 is: 198,717.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,845.76 : 365,494.38 = 143,995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,845.76/365,494.38 = 143,995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,845.76x = 365,494.38 × 143,995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,845.76x = 52,629,425,382.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629,425,382.14/264,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,717.27

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