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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,085.24, 364,436.56 and 143,226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,085.24, 364,436.56 and 143,226.04 is: 197,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,085.24 : 364,436.56 = 143,226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,085.24/364,436.56 = 143,226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,085.24x = 364,436.56 × 143,226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,085.24x = 52,196,805,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,196,805,320.02/264,085.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,651.35

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