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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194,236.71, 268,027.34 and 143,276.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194,236.71, 268,027.34 and 143,276.97 is: 197,707.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194,236.71 : 268,027.34 = 143,276.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194,236.71/268,027.34 = 143,276.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194,236.71x = 268,027.34 × 143,276.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194,236.71x = 38,402,145,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,402,145,152.36/194,236.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,707.97

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