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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,339.61, 364,778.82 and 143,478.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,339.61, 364,778.82 and 143,478.29 is: 197,994.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,339.61 : 364,778.82 = 143,478.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,339.61/364,778.82 = 143,478.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,339.61x = 364,778.82 × 143,478.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,339.61x = 52,337,841,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,337,841,321.82/264,339.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,994.70

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