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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,130.41, 364,497.81 and 143,271.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,130.41, 364,497.81 and 143,271.39 is: 197,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,130.41 : 364,497.81 = 143,271.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,130.41/364,497.81 = 143,271.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,130.41x = 364,497.81 × 143,271.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,130.41x = 52,222,107,890.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,222,107,890.66/264,130.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,713.35

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