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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,333.18, 364,770.03 and 143,471.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,333.18, 364,770.03 and 143,471.89 is: 197,985.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,333.18 : 364,770.03 = 143,471.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,333.18/364,770.03 = 143,471.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,333.18x = 364,770.03 × 143,471.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,333.18x = 52,334,245,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334,245,619.46/264,333.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,985.91

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