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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,295.10, 364,727.49 and 143,436.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,295.10, 364,727.49 and 143,436.41 is: 197,942.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,295.10 : 364,727.49 = 143,436.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,295.10/364,727.49 = 143,436.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,295.10x = 364,727.49 × 143,436.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,295.10x = 52,315,201,793.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315,201,793.91/264,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,942.38

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