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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,427.90, 364,908.41 and 143,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,427.90, 364,908.41 and 143,566.74 is: 198,120.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,427.90 : 364,908.41 = 143,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,427.90/364,908.41 = 143,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,427.90x = 364,908.41 × 143,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,427.90x = 52,388,709,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,388,709,274.42/264,427.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,120.96

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