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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,181.57, 364,570.70 and 143,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,181.57, 364,570.70 and 143,322.82 is: 197,785.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,181.57 : 364,570.70 = 143,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,181.57/364,570.70 = 143,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,181.57x = 364,570.70 × 143,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,181.57x = 52,251,300,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,300,096.76/264,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,785.57

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