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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,289.84, 364,722.64 and 143,432.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,289.84, 364,722.64 and 143,432.16 is: 197,937.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,289.84 : 364,722.64 = 143,432.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,289.84/364,722.64 = 143,432.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,289.84x = 364,722.64 × 143,432.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,289.84x = 52,312,956,056.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,312,956,056.10/264,289.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,937.82

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