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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,179.58, 364,567.94 and 143,320.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,179.58, 364,567.94 and 143,320.83 is: 197,782.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,179.58 : 364,567.94 = 143,320.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,179.58/364,567.94 = 143,320.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,179.58x = 364,567.94 × 143,320.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,179.58x = 52,250,179,743.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,250,179,743.93/264,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,782.81

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