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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,131.42, 364,499.18 and 143,272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,131.42, 364,499.18 and 143,272.40 is: 197,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,131.42 : 364,499.18 = 143,272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,131.42/364,499.18 = 143,272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,131.42x = 364,499.18 × 143,272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,131.42x = 52,222,672,316.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,222,672,316.63/264,131.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,714.73

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