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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,330.32, 364,773.32 and 143,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,330.32, 364,773.32 and 143,471.44 is: 197,989.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,330.32 : 364,773.32 = 143,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,330.32/364,773.32 = 143,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,330.32x = 364,773.32 × 143,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,330.32x = 52,334,553,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334,553,493.98/264,330.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,989.22

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