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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,293.38, 364,725.05 and 143,434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,293.38, 364,725.05 and 143,434.63 is: 197,939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,293.38 : 364,725.05 = 143,434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,293.38/364,725.05 = 143,434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,293.38x = 364,725.05 × 143,434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,293.38x = 52,314,202,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,314,202,598.48/264,293.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,939.89

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