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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,150.90, 364,528.53 and 143,292.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,150.90, 364,528.53 and 143,292.42 is: 197,743.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,150.90 : 364,528.53 = 143,292.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,150.90/364,528.53 = 143,292.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,150.90x = 364,528.53 × 143,292.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,150.90x = 52,234,175,222.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,234,175,222.74/264,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,743.70

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