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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,664.08, 262,883.22 and 143,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,664.08, 262,883.22 and 143,704.72 is: 215,055.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,664.08 : 262,883.22 = 143,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,664.08/262,883.22 = 143,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,664.08x = 262,883.22 × 143,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,664.08x = 37,777,559,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,777,559,522.80/175,664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,055.69

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