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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,333.38, 364,780.42 and 143,474.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,333.38, 364,780.42 and 143,474.69 is: 197,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,333.38 : 364,780.42 = 143,474.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,333.38/364,780.42 = 143,474.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,333.38x = 364,780.42 × 143,474.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,333.38x = 52,336,756,985.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,336,756,985.99/264,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,995.27

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