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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,040.24, 364,375.40 and 143,181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,040.24, 364,375.40 and 143,181.16 is: 197,589.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,040.24 : 364,375.40 = 143,181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,040.24/364,375.40 = 143,181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,040.24x = 364,375.40 × 143,181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,040.24x = 52,171,692,447.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,171,692,447.46/264,040.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,589.93

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