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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 185,034.69, 277,261.29 and 143,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 185,034.69, 277,261.29 and 143,017.65 is: 214,301.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    185,034.69 : 277,261.29 = 143,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    185,034.69/277,261.29 = 143,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    185,034.69x = 277,261.29 × 143,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    185,034.69x = 39,653,258,131.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,653,258,131.77/185,034.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,301.75

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