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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,325.53, 364,769.65 and 143,466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,325.53, 364,769.65 and 143,466.82 is: 197,984.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,325.53 : 364,769.65 = 143,466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,325.53/364,769.65 = 143,466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,325.53x = 364,769.65 × 143,466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,325.53x = 52,332,342,414.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,342,414.84/264,325.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.44

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