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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,316.56, 364,757.16 and 143,457.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,316.56, 364,757.16 and 143,457.84 is: 197,971.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,316.56 : 364,757.16 = 143,457.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,316.56/364,757.16 = 143,457.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,316.56x = 364,757.16 × 143,457.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,316.56x = 52,327,274,298.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,274,298.13/264,316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,971.99

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