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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,301.78, 364,736.73 and 143,443.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,301.78, 364,736.73 and 143,443.14 is: 197,951.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,301.78 : 364,736.73 = 143,443.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,301.78/364,736.73 = 143,443.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,301.78x = 364,736.73 × 143,443.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,301.78x = 52,318,981,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,318,981,824.53/264,301.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,951.68

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