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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,342.70, 364,783.17 and 143,481.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,342.70, 364,783.17 and 143,481.43 is: 197,999.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,342.70 : 364,783.17 = 143,481.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,342.70/364,783.17 = 143,481.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,342.70x = 364,783.17 × 143,481.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,342.70x = 52,339,610,871.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,339,610,871.53/264,342.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,999.08

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