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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,312.87, 364,752.11 and 143,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,312.87, 364,752.11 and 143,454.16 is: 197,966.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,312.87 : 364,752.11 = 143,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,312.87/364,752.11 = 143,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,312.87x = 364,752.11 × 143,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,312.87x = 52,325,206,311.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,325,206,311.12/264,312.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,966.92

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