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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,350.72, 364,794.08 and 143,489.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,350.72, 364,794.08 and 143,489.40 is: 198,009.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,350.72 : 364,794.08 = 143,489.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,350.72/364,794.08 = 143,489.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,350.72x = 364,794.08 × 143,489.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,350.72x = 52,344,083,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,344,083,662.75/264,350.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,009.99

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