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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,008.65, 294,160.94 and 143,554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,008.65, 294,160.94 and 143,554.13 is: 215,439.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,008.65 : 294,160.94 = 143,554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,008.65/294,160.94 = 143,554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,008.65x = 294,160.94 × 143,554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,008.65x = 42,228,017,103.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,228,017,103.91/196,008.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,439.56

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