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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,282.41, 364,707.72 and 143,420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,282.41, 364,707.72 and 143,420.55 is: 197,919.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,282.41 : 364,707.72 = 143,420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,282.41/364,707.72 = 143,420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,282.41x = 364,707.72 × 143,420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,282.41x = 52,306,581,791.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,306,581,791.65/264,282.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,919.27

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