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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,039.24, 364,374.02 and 143,180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,039.24, 364,374.02 and 143,180.16 is: 197,588.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,039.24 : 364,374.02 = 143,180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,039.24/364,374.02 = 143,180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,039.24x = 364,374.02 × 143,180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,039.24x = 52,171,129,072.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,129,072.30/264,039.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,588.54

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