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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,334.82, 364,782.38 and 143,476.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,334.82, 364,782.38 and 143,476.11 is: 197,997.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,334.82 : 364,782.38 = 143,476.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,334.82/364,782.38 = 143,476.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,334.82x = 364,782.38 × 143,476.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,334.82x = 52,337,556,161.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337,556,161.56/264,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,997.21

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