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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,331.91, 364,768.26 and 143,470.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,331.91, 364,768.26 and 143,470.60 is: 197,984.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,331.91 : 364,768.26 = 143,470.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,331.91/364,768.26 = 143,470.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,331.91x = 364,768.26 × 143,470.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,331.91x = 52,333,521,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,333,521,123.16/264,331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,984.12

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