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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,260.04, 364,676.97 and 143,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,260.04, 364,676.97 and 143,398.20 is: 197,888.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,260.04 : 364,676.97 = 143,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,260.04/364,676.97 = 143,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,260.04x = 364,676.97 × 143,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,260.04x = 52,294,021,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,294,021,079.45/264,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,888.49

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