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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,282.98, 364,710.76 and 143,424.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,282.98, 364,710.76 and 143,424.29 is: 197,925.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,282.98 : 364,710.76 = 143,424.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,282.98/364,710.76 = 143,424.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,282.98x = 364,710.76 × 143,424.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,282.98x = 52,308,382,361.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,308,382,361.58/264,282.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,925.65

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