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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,481.25, 364,986.77 and 143,623.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,481.25, 364,986.77 and 143,623.58 is: 198,201.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,481.25 : 364,986.77 = 143,623.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,481.25/364,986.77 = 143,623.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,481.25x = 364,986.77 × 143,623.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,481.25x = 52,420,704,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,420,704,016.98/264,481.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,201.97

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