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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,316.29, 364,756.85 and 143,457.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,316.29, 364,756.85 and 143,457.57 is: 197,971.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,316.29 : 364,756.85 = 143,457.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,316.29/364,756.85 = 143,457.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,316.29x = 364,756.85 × 143,457.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,316.29x = 52,327,130,624.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,130,624.57/264,316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,971.64

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