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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,462.04, 364,962 and 143,603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,462.04, 364,962 and 143,603.56 is: 198,175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,462.04 : 364,962 = 143,603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,462.04/364,962 = 143,603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,462.04x = 364,962 × 143,603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,462.04x = 52,409,842,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,409,842,464.72/264,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,175.29

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