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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,033.60, 262,161.60 and 143,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,033.60, 262,161.60 and 143,929.60 is: 215,574.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,033.60 : 262,161.60 = 143,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,033.60/262,161.60 = 143,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,033.60x = 262,161.60 × 143,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,033.60x = 37,732,814,223.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,732,814,223.36/175,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,574.69

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