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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,101.49, 364,458.96 and 143,242.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,101.49, 364,458.96 and 143,242.29 is: 197,673.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,101.49 : 364,458.96 = 143,242.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,101.49/364,458.96 = 143,242.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,101.49x = 364,458.96 × 143,242.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,101.49x = 52,205,936,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,205,936,041.42/264,101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,673.77

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