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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,328.32, 364,770.56 and 143,469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,328.32, 364,770.56 and 143,469.44 is: 197,986.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,328.32 : 364,770.56 = 143,469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,328.32/364,770.56 = 143,469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,328.32x = 364,770.56 × 143,469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,328.32x = 52,333,427,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,427,971.69/264,328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,986.46

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