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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 223,965.55, 308,963.59 and 143,328.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 223,965.55, 308,963.59 and 143,328.43 is: 197,723.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    223,965.55 : 308,963.59 = 143,328.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    223,965.55/308,963.59 = 143,328.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    223,965.55x = 308,963.59 × 143,328.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    223,965.55x = 44,283,266,281.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,283,266,281.86/223,965.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,723.56

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