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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,402.20, 364,877.88 and 143,544.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,402.20, 364,877.88 and 143,544.80 is: 198,093.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,402.20 : 364,877.88 = 143,544.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,402.20/364,877.88 = 143,544.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,402.20x = 364,877.88 × 143,544.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,402.20x = 52,376,322,309.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,376,322,309.02/264,402.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,093.37

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