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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,326.24, 364,769.76 and 143,467.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,326.24, 364,769.76 and 143,467.38 is: 197,984.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,326.24 : 364,769.76 = 143,467.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,326.24/364,769.76 = 143,467.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,326.24x = 364,769.76 × 143,467.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,326.24x = 52,332,561,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,561,770.43/264,326.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.74

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