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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,886.24, 364,161.57 and 143,026.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,886.24, 364,161.57 and 143,026.25 is: 197,375.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,886.24 : 364,161.57 = 143,026.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,886.24/364,161.57 = 143,026.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,886.24x = 364,161.57 × 143,026.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,886.24x = 52,084,661,930.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,084,661,930.40/263,886.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,375.44

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