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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,324.24, 364,767.00 and 143,465.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,324.24, 364,767.00 and 143,465.38 is: 197,981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,324.24 : 364,767.00 = 143,465.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,324.24/364,767.00 = 143,465.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,324.24x = 364,767.00 × 143,465.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,324.24x = 52,331,434,816.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,331,434,816.55/264,324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,981.98

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