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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,036.24, 364,369.05 and 143,177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,036.24, 364,369.05 and 143,177.22 is: 197,584.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,036.24 : 364,369.05 = 143,177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,036.24/364,369.05 = 143,177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,036.24x = 364,369.05 × 143,177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,036.24x = 52,169,347,633.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,169,347,633.04/264,036.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,584.04

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