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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,331.16, 364,767.23 and 143,469.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,331.16, 364,767.23 and 143,469.85 is: 197,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,331.16 : 364,767.23 = 143,469.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,331.16/364,767.23 = 143,469.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,331.16x = 364,767.23 × 143,469.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,331.16x = 52,333,097,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,097,231.83/264,331.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,983.08

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