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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,478.32, 364,978.80 and 143,618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,478.32, 364,978.80 and 143,618.56 is: 198,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,478.32 : 364,978.80 = 143,618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,478.32/364,978.80 = 143,618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,478.32x = 364,978.80 × 143,618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,478.32x = 52,417,729,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417,729,686.53/264,478.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,192.92

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