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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,376.20, 364,842 and 143,518.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,376.20, 364,842 and 143,518.62 is: 198,057.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,376.20 : 364,842 = 143,518.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,376.20/364,842 = 143,518.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,376.20x = 364,842 × 143,518.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,376.20x = 52,361,620,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,361,620,358.04/264,376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,057.24

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