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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,218.22, 364,618.26 and 143,362.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,218.22, 364,618.26 and 143,362.17 is: 197,838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,218.22 : 364,618.26 = 143,362.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,218.22/364,618.26 = 143,362.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,218.22x = 364,618.26 × 143,362.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,218.22x = 52,272,464,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,272,464,975.22/264,218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,838.23

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