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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,849.25, 365,495.96 and 143,990.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,849.25, 365,495.96 and 143,990.26 is: 198,708.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,849.25 : 365,495.96 = 143,990.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,849.25/365,495.96 = 143,990.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,849.25x = 365,495.96 × 143,990.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,849.25x = 52,627,858,309.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,627,858,309.35/264,849.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,708.73

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