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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,338.67, 364,787.72 and 143,479.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,338.67, 364,787.72 and 143,479.98 is: 198,002.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,338.67 : 364,787.72 = 143,479.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,338.67/364,787.72 = 143,479.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,338.67x = 364,787.72 × 143,479.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,338.67x = 52,339,734,769.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,734,769.85/264,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,002.57

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