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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,235.71, 268,025.96 and 143,275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,235.71, 268,025.96 and 143,275.97 is: 197,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,235.71 : 268,025.96 = 143,275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,235.71/268,025.96 = 143,275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,235.71x = 268,025.96 × 143,275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,235.71x = 38,401,680,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,401,680,432.44/194,235.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,706.60

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