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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,280.35, 364,707.14 and 143,421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,280.35, 364,707.14 and 143,421.66 is: 197,922.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,280.35 : 364,707.14 = 143,421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,280.35/364,707.14 = 143,421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,280.35x = 364,707.14 × 143,421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,280.35x = 52,306,902,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,902,715.54/264,280.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,922.03

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