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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,288.18, 364,717.92 and 143,429.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,288.18, 364,717.92 and 143,429.48 is: 197,932.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,288.18 : 364,717.92 = 143,429.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,288.18/364,717.92 = 143,429.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,288.18x = 364,717.92 × 143,429.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,288.18x = 52,311,301,612.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,311,301,612.28/264,288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,932.81

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