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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,958.60, 201,279.60 and 143,958.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,958.60, 201,279.60 and 143,958.60 is: 201,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,958.60 : 201,279.60 = 143,958.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,958.60/201,279.60 = 143,958.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,958.60x = 201,279.60 × 143,958.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,958.60x = 28,975,929,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,975,929,424.56/143,958.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,279.60

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