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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,018.72, 364,336.20 and 143,158.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,018.72, 364,336.20 and 143,158.08 is: 197,552.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,018.72 : 364,336.20 = 143,158.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,018.72/364,336.20 = 143,158.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,018.72x = 364,336.20 × 143,158.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,018.72x = 52,157,670,866.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,157,670,866.50/264,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,552.93

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