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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,827.64, 392,913.69 and 143,582.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,827.64, 392,913.69 and 143,582.02 is: 215,467.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,827.64 : 392,913.69 = 143,582.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,827.64/392,913.69 = 143,582.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,827.64x = 392,913.69 × 143,582.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,827.64x = 56,415,339,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,415,339,775.14/261,827.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,467.47

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