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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,271.35, 364,694.69 and 143,412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,271.35, 364,694.69 and 143,412.63 is: 197,909.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,271.35 : 364,694.69 = 143,412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,271.35/364,694.69 = 143,412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,271.35x = 364,694.69 × 143,412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,271.35x = 52,301,825,278.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,301,825,278.92/264,271.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,909.56

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