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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,381.66, 364,846.32 and 143,523

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,381.66, 364,846.32 and 143,523 is: 198,061.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,381.66 : 364,846.32 = 143,523 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,381.66/364,846.32 = 143,523/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,381.66x = 364,846.32 × 143,523
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,381.66x = 52,363,838,385.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363,838,385.36/264,381.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,061.54

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