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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,231.52, 364,641.55 and 143,373.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,231.52, 364,641.55 and 143,373.65 is: 197,856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,231.52 : 364,641.55 = 143,373.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,231.52/364,641.55 = 143,373.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,231.52x = 364,641.55 × 143,373.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,231.52x = 52,279,987,783.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,279,987,783.52/264,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,856.74

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