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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,216.77, 364,618.63 and 143,358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,216.77, 364,618.63 and 143,358.02 is: 197,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,216.77 : 364,618.63 = 143,358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,216.77/364,618.63 = 143,358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,216.77x = 364,618.63 × 143,358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,216.77x = 52,271,005,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,271,005,646.85/264,216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,833.79

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