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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264,493.48, 364,993.86 and 143,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264,493.48, 364,993.86 and 143,629.24 is: 198,204.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264,493.48 : 364,993.86 = 143,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264,493.48/364,993.86 = 143,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264,493.48x = 364,993.86 × 143,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264,493.48x = 52,423,790,716.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,423,790,716.47/264,493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,204.47

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