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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,849, 365,495.58 and 143,989.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,849, 365,495.58 and 143,989.98 is: 198,708.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,849 : 365,495.58 = 143,989.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,849/365,495.58 = 143,989.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,849x = 365,495.58 × 143,989.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,849x = 52,627,701,254.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,701,254.29/264,849
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,708.33

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