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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,342.96, 364,793.61 and 143,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,342.96, 364,793.61 and 143,484.24 is: 198,008.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,342.96 : 364,793.61 = 143,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,342.96/364,793.61 = 143,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,342.96x = 364,793.61 × 143,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,342.96x = 52,342,133,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,342,133,887.71/264,342.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,008.43

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