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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,907.68, 393,032.82 and 143,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,907.68, 393,032.82 and 143,662.26 is: 215,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,907.68 : 393,032.82 = 143,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,907.68/393,032.82 = 143,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,907.68x = 393,032.82 × 143,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,907.68x = 56,463,983,175.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,463,983,175.37/261,907.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,587.35

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