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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,312.45, 364,751.54 and 143,453.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,312.45, 364,751.54 and 143,453.73 is: 197,966.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,312.45 : 364,751.54 = 143,453.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,312.45/364,751.54 = 143,453.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,312.45x = 364,751.54 × 143,453.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,312.45x = 52,324,970,124.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,324,970,124.75/264,312.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,966.35

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