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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,327.42, 364,770.92 and 143,468.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,327.42, 364,770.92 and 143,468.71 is: 197,986.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,327.42 : 364,770.92 = 143,468.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,327.42/364,770.92 = 143,468.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,327.42x = 364,770.92 × 143,468.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,327.42x = 52,333,213,337.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,213,337.91/264,327.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,986.32

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