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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,318.12, 364,761.77 and 143,460.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,318.12, 364,761.77 and 143,460.45 is: 197,976.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,318.12 : 364,761.77 = 143,460.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,318.12/364,761.77 = 143,460.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,318.12x = 364,761.77 × 143,460.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,318.12x = 52,328,886,949.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,328,886,949.69/264,318.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,976.92

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