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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,396.30, 364,873.24 and 143,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,396.30, 364,873.24 and 143,542.68 is: 198,092.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,396.30 : 364,873.24 = 143,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,396.30/364,873.24 = 143,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,396.30x = 364,873.24 × 143,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,396.30x = 52,374,882,729.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,374,882,729.88/264,396.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,092.34

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