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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,144.12, 364,517.70 and 143,285.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,144.12, 364,517.70 and 143,285.46 is: 197,733.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,144.12 : 364,517.70 = 143,285.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,144.12/364,517.70 = 143,285.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,144.12x = 364,517.70 × 143,285.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,144.12x = 52,230,086,322.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,230,086,322.64/264,144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,733.29

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