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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,321.63, 364,764.25 and 143,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,321.63, 364,764.25 and 143,462.96 is: 197,979.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,321.63 : 364,764.25 = 143,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,321.63/364,764.25 = 143,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,321.63x = 364,764.25 × 143,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,321.63x = 52,330,159,041.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,330,159,041.76/264,321.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,979.10

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