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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,284.84, 364,715.75 and 143,427.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,284.84, 364,715.75 and 143,427.17 is: 197,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,284.84 : 364,715.75 = 143,427.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,284.84/364,715.75 = 143,427.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,284.84x = 364,715.75 × 143,427.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,284.84x = 52,310,147,876.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,310,147,876.93/264,284.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,930.94

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