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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,299.46, 364,730.18 and 143,440.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,299.46, 364,730.18 and 143,440.81 is: 197,946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,299.46 : 364,730.18 = 143,440.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,299.46/364,730.18 = 143,440.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,299.46x = 364,730.18 × 143,440.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,299.46x = 52,317,190,821.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,317,190,821.62/264,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,946.65

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