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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,310.79, 364,752.38 and 143,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,310.79, 364,752.38 and 143,453.52 is: 197,967.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,310.79 : 364,752.38 = 143,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,310.79/364,752.38 = 143,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,310.79x = 364,752.38 × 143,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,310.79x = 52,325,013,198.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,013,198.01/264,310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,967.76

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