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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,329.66, 364,765.16 and 143,468.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,329.66, 364,765.16 and 143,468.37 is: 197,981.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,329.66 : 364,765.16 = 143,468.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,329.66/364,765.16 = 143,468.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,329.66x = 364,765.16 × 143,468.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,329.66x = 52,332,262,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,332,262,220.65/264,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,981.05

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