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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,847.96, 365,497.38 and 143,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,847.96, 365,497.38 and 143,997.37 is: 198,720.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,847.96 : 365,497.38 = 143,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,847.96/365,497.38 = 143,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,847.96x = 365,497.38 × 143,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,847.96x = 52,630,661,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,630,661,461.89/264,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,720.28

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