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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,282.07, 364,711.92 and 143,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,282.07, 364,711.92 and 143,424.40 is: 197,927.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,282.07 : 364,711.92 = 143,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,282.07/364,711.92 = 143,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,282.07x = 364,711.92 × 143,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,282.07x = 52,308,586,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,586,475.29/264,282.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,927.11

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