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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,327.80, 364,771.11 and 143,468.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,327.80, 364,771.11 and 143,468.01 is: 197,985.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,327.80 : 364,771.11 = 143,468.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,327.80/364,771.11 = 143,468.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,327.80x = 364,771.11 × 143,468.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,327.80x = 52,332,985,257.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,985,257.19/264,327.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,985.18

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