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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,849.76, 365,499.90 and 143,999.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,849.76, 365,499.90 and 143,999.17 is: 198,722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,849.76 : 365,499.90 = 143,999.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,849.76/365,499.90 = 143,999.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,849.76x = 365,499.90 × 143,999.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,849.76x = 52,631,682,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,631,682,235.08/264,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,722.79

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