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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,181.12, 364,571.28 and 143,327.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,181.12, 364,571.28 and 143,327.50 is: 197,792.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,181.12 : 364,571.28 = 143,327.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,181.12/364,571.28 = 143,327.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,181.12x = 364,571.28 × 143,327.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,181.12x = 52,253,090,134.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,253,090,134.20/264,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,792.67

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