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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,752.68, 263,016.38 and 143,793.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,752.68, 263,016.38 and 143,793.32 is: 215,188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,752.68 : 263,016.38 = 143,793.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,752.68/263,016.38 = 143,793.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,752.68x = 263,016.38 × 143,793.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,752.68x = 37,819,998,494.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,819,998,494.58/175,752.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,188.74

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