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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,489.24, 364,994.01 and 143,629.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,489.24, 364,994.01 and 143,629.53 is: 198,208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,489.24 : 364,994.01 = 143,629.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,489.24/364,994.01 = 143,629.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,489.24x = 364,994.01 × 143,629.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,489.24x = 52,423,918,109.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423,918,109.12/264,489.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,208.13

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