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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,276.54, 364,702.58 and 143,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,276.54, 364,702.58 and 143,417.80 is: 197,917.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,276.54 : 364,702.58 = 143,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,276.54/364,702.58 = 143,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,276.54x = 364,702.58 × 143,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,276.54x = 52,304,841,677.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,304,841,677.92/264,276.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,917.08

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