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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,233.60, 260,961.60 and 143,129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,233.60, 260,961.60 and 143,129.60 is: 214,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,233.60 : 260,961.60 = 143,129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,233.60/260,961.60 = 143,129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,233.60x = 260,961.60 × 143,129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,233.60x = 37,351,329,423.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351,329,423.36/174,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,375.01

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