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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,277.05, 364,702.56 and 143,418.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,277.05, 364,702.56 and 143,418.34 is: 197,917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,277.05 : 364,702.56 = 143,418.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,277.05/364,702.56 = 143,418.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,277.05x = 364,702.56 × 143,418.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,277.05x = 52,305,035,748.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,305,035,748.95/264,277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,917.43

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