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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,481.98, 364,977.99 and 143,617.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,481.98, 364,977.99 and 143,617.74 is: 198,188.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,481.98 : 364,977.99 = 143,617.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,481.98/364,977.99 = 143,617.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,481.98x = 364,977.99 × 143,617.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,481.98x = 52,417,314,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417,314,073.54/264,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,188.60

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