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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,056.49, 364,387.82 and 143,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,056.49, 364,387.82 and 143,195.58 is: 197,604.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,056.49 : 364,387.82 = 143,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,056.49/364,387.82 = 143,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,056.49x = 364,387.82 × 143,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,056.49x = 52,178,724,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,178,724,513.86/264,056.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,604.40

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