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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,422.88, 364,897.44 and 143,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,422.88, 364,897.44 and 143,564.40 is: 198,115.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,422.88 : 364,897.44 = 143,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,422.88/364,897.44 = 143,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,422.88x = 364,897.44 × 143,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,422.88x = 52,386,282,035.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,386,282,035.14/264,422.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,115.54

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