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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,845.96, 365,494.62 and 143,995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,845.96, 365,494.62 and 143,995.37 is: 198,717.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,845.96 : 365,494.62 = 143,995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,845.96/365,494.62 = 143,995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,845.96x = 365,494.62 × 143,995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,845.96x = 52,629,531,212.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,629,531,212.44/264,845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,717.52

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