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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,086.74, 364,438.65 and 143,227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,086.74, 364,438.65 and 143,227.54 is: 197,653.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,086.74 : 364,438.65 = 143,227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,086.74/364,438.65 = 143,227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,086.74x = 364,438.65 × 143,227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,086.74x = 52,197,651,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,197,651,320.42/264,086.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,653.44

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