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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,848.96, 365,498.76 and 143,998.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,848.96, 365,498.76 and 143,998.37 is: 198,721.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,848.96 : 365,498.76 = 143,998.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,848.96/365,498.76 = 143,998.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,848.96x = 365,498.76 × 143,998.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,848.96x = 52,631,225,677.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,631,225,677.02/264,848.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,721.66

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