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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,331.40, 364,767.56 and 143,470.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,331.40, 364,767.56 and 143,470.08 is: 197,983.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,331.40 : 364,767.56 = 143,470.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,331.40/364,767.56 = 143,470.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,331.40x = 364,767.56 × 143,470.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,331.40x = 52,333,231,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,231,014.60/264,331.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,983.41

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