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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,399.52, 364,871.46 and 143,540.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,399.52, 364,871.46 and 143,540.68 is: 198,086.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,399.52 : 364,871.46 = 143,540.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,399.52/364,871.46 = 143,540.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,399.52x = 364,871.46 × 143,540.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,399.52x = 52,373,897,480.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,373,897,480.99/264,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,086.20

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