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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,363.70, 364,811.16 and 143,500.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,363.70, 364,811.16 and 143,500.36 is: 198,024.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,363.70 : 364,811.16 = 143,500.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,363.70/364,811.16 = 143,500.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,363.70x = 364,811.16 × 143,500.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,363.70x = 52,350,532,792.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,350,532,792.02/264,363.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,024.66

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