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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,475.03, 364,974.39 and 143,615.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,475.03, 364,974.39 and 143,615.35 is: 198,188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,475.03 : 364,974.39 = 143,615.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,475.03/364,974.39 = 143,615.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,475.03x = 364,974.39 × 143,615.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,475.03x = 52,415,924,760.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,415,924,760.89/264,475.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,188.56

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