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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,174.20, 392,969.70 and 143,930.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,174.20, 392,969.70 and 143,930.40 is: 215,735.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,174.20 : 392,969.70 = 143,930.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,174.20/392,969.70 = 143,930.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,174.20x = 392,969.70 × 143,930.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,174.20x = 56,560,286,108.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,560,286,108.88/262,174.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,735.52

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