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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,436.02, 364,924.31 and 143,578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,436.02, 364,924.31 and 143,578.26 is: 198,139.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,436.02 : 364,924.31 = 143,578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,436.02/364,924.31 = 143,578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,436.02x = 364,924.31 × 143,578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,436.02x = 52,395,196,743.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,395,196,743.61/264,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,139.41

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