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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,791.70, 392,979.15 and 143,693.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,791.70, 392,979.15 and 143,693.70 is: 215,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,791.70 : 392,979.15 = 143,693.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,791.70/392,979.15 = 143,693.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,791.70x = 392,979.15 × 143,693.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,791.70x = 56,468,628,086.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,468,628,086.36/261,791.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,700.61

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