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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,281.81, 364,711.57 and 143,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,281.81, 364,711.57 and 143,424.14 is: 197,926.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,281.81 : 364,711.57 = 143,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,281.81/364,711.57 = 143,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,281.81x = 364,711.57 × 143,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,281.81x = 52,308,443,275.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,443,275.30/264,281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,926.76

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