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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,323.88, 364,757.22 and 143,462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,323.88, 364,757.22 and 143,462.58 is: 197,973.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,323.88 : 364,757.22 = 143,462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,323.88/364,757.22 = 143,462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,323.88x = 364,757.22 × 143,462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,323.88x = 52,329,011,854.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,329,011,854.83/264,323.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,973.08

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