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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,457.40, 294,686.10 and 143,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,457.40, 294,686.10 and 143,969.40 is: 215,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,457.40 : 294,686.10 = 143,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,457.40/294,686.10 = 143,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,457.40x = 294,686.10 × 143,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,457.40x = 42,425,781,005.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,425,781,005.34/196,457.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,954.10

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