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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,326.42, 364,769.54 and 143,467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,326.42, 364,769.54 and 143,467.71 is: 197,984.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,326.42 : 364,769.54 = 143,467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,326.42/364,769.54 = 143,467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,326.42x = 364,769.54 × 143,467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,326.42x = 52,332,649,345.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,649,345.54/264,326.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.93

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