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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,297.03, 364,732.62 and 143,439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,297.03, 364,732.62 and 143,439.36 is: 197,947.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,297.03 : 364,732.62 = 143,439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,297.03/364,732.62 = 143,439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,297.03x = 364,732.62 × 143,439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,297.03x = 52,317,012,485.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,317,012,485.12/264,297.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,947.79

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