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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,333.66, 364,770.67 and 143,472.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,333.66, 364,770.67 and 143,472.35 is: 197,986.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,333.66 : 364,770.67 = 143,472.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,333.66/364,770.67 = 143,472.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,333.66x = 364,770.67 × 143,472.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,333.66x = 52,334,505,235.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,334,505,235.97/264,333.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,986.53

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