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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,932.92, 364,217.76 and 143,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,932.92, 364,217.76 and 143,071.68 is: 197,433.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,932.92 : 364,217.76 = 143,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,932.92/364,217.76 = 143,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,932.92x = 364,217.76 × 143,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,932.92x = 52,109,246,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,109,246,809.04/263,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,433.68

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