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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,181.62, 364,570.38 and 143,322.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,181.62, 364,570.38 and 143,322.90 is: 197,785.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,181.62 : 364,570.38 = 143,322.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,181.62/364,570.38 = 143,322.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,181.62x = 364,570.38 × 143,322.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,181.62x = 52,251,284,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,251,284,115.70/264,181.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,785.46

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