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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,295.35, 364,727.84 and 143,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,295.35, 364,727.84 and 143,436.66 is: 197,942.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,295.35 : 364,727.84 = 143,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,295.35/364,727.84 = 143,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,295.35x = 364,727.84 × 143,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,295.35x = 52,315,342,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,315,342,461.43/264,295.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,942.73

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