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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,316.32, 364,756.86 and 143,457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,316.32, 364,756.86 and 143,457.59 is: 197,971.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,316.32 : 364,756.86 = 143,457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,316.32/364,756.86 = 143,457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,316.32x = 364,756.86 × 143,457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,316.32x = 52,327,140,071.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,140,071.57/264,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,971.66

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