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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,274.30, 364,698.76 and 143,415.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,274.30, 364,698.76 and 143,415.58 is: 197,913.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,274.30 : 364,698.76 = 143,415.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,274.30/364,698.76 = 143,415.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,274.30x = 364,698.76 × 143,415.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,274.30x = 52,303,484,190.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,303,484,190.68/264,274.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,913.62

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