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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,471.70, 362,210.85 and 143,239.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,471.70, 362,210.85 and 143,239.70 is: 197,670.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,471.70 : 362,210.85 = 143,239.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,471.70/362,210.85 = 143,239.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,471.70x = 362,210.85 × 143,239.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,471.70x = 51,882,973,490.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,882,973,490.75/262,471.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,670.73

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