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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,292.69, 364,724.10 and 143,433.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,292.69, 364,724.10 and 143,433.95 is: 197,938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,292.69 : 364,724.10 = 143,433.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,292.69/364,724.10 = 143,433.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,292.69x = 364,724.10 × 143,433.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,292.69x = 52,313,815,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,313,815,961.70/264,292.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,938.95

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