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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,320.39, 364,752.38 and 143,459.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,320.39, 364,752.38 and 143,459.08 is: 197,968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,320.39 : 364,752.38 = 143,459.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,320.39/364,752.38 = 143,459.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,320.39x = 364,752.38 × 143,459.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,320.39x = 52,327,042,244.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,327,042,244.41/264,320.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,968.24

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