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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,261.10, 364,681.30 and 143,402.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,261.10, 364,681.30 and 143,402.41 is: 197,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,261.10 : 364,681.30 = 143,402.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,261.10/364,681.30 = 143,402.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,261.10x = 364,681.30 × 143,402.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,261.10x = 52,296,175,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,296,175,478.53/264,261.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,895.86

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