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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,419.18, 364,896.42 and 143,558.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,419.18, 364,896.42 and 143,558.04 is: 198,108.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,419.18 : 364,896.42 = 143,558.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,419.18/364,896.42 = 143,558.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,419.18x = 364,896.42 × 143,558.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,419.18x = 52,383,814,858.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,383,814,858.22/264,419.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,108.98

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