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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,041.24, 364,376.78 and 143,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,041.24, 364,376.78 and 143,182.16 is: 197,591.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,041.24 : 364,376.78 = 143,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,041.24/364,376.78 = 143,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,041.24x = 364,376.78 × 143,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,041.24x = 52,172,254,414.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,172,254,414.24/264,041.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,591.31

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