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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,633.85, 197,786.68 and 140,447.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,633.85, 197,786.68 and 140,447.49 is: 193,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,633.85 : 197,786.68 = 140,447.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,633.85/197,786.68 = 140,447.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,633.85x = 197,786.68 × 140,447.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,633.85x = 27,778,642,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,778,642,761.43/143,633.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,399.00

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