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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,582.07, 279,229.85 and 143,665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,582.07, 279,229.85 and 143,665.20 is: 198,021.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,582.07 : 279,229.85 = 143,665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,582.07/279,229.85 = 143,665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,582.07x = 279,229.85 × 143,665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,582.07x = 40,115,612,225.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,115,612,225.97/202,582.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,021.54

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