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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,125.52, 364,491.08 and 143,266.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,125.52, 364,491.08 and 143,266.50 is: 197,706.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,125.52 : 364,491.08 = 143,266.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,125.52/364,491.08 = 143,266.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,125.52x = 364,491.08 × 143,266.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,125.52x = 52,219,361,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,219,361,312.82/264,125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,706.61

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