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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,411.34, 364,887.89 and 143,552.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,411.34, 364,887.89 and 143,552.55 is: 198,102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,411.34 : 364,887.89 = 143,552.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,411.34/364,887.89 = 143,552.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,411.34x = 364,887.89 × 143,552.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,411.34x = 52,380,588,262.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,380,588,262.51/264,411.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,102.66

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