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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,310.38, 364,750.95 and 143,452.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,310.38, 364,750.95 and 143,452.74 is: 197,966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,310.38 : 364,750.95 = 143,452.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,310.38/364,750.95 = 143,452.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,310.38x = 364,750.95 × 143,452.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,310.38x = 52,324,523,195.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,523,195.10/264,310.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,966.21

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