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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,326.53, 364,771.03 and 143,467.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,326.53, 364,771.03 and 143,467.82 is: 197,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,326.53 : 364,771.03 = 143,467.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,326.53/364,771.03 = 143,467.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,326.53x = 364,771.03 × 143,467.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,326.53x = 52,332,904,473.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,904,473.25/264,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,985.82

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