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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,324.88, 364,758.60 and 143,463.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,324.88, 364,758.60 and 143,463.58 is: 197,974.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,324.88 : 364,758.60 = 143,463.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,324.88/364,758.60 = 143,463.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,324.88x = 364,758.60 × 143,463.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,324.88x = 52,329,574,591.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,329,574,591.79/264,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,974.46

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