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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,399.17, 364,870.85 and 143,540.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,399.17, 364,870.85 and 143,540.28 is: 198,085.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,399.17 : 364,870.85 = 143,540.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,399.17/364,870.85 = 143,540.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,399.17x = 364,870.85 × 143,540.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,399.17x = 52,373,664,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,373,664,331.69/264,399.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,085.59

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