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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,951.99, 364,255.60 and 143,095.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,951.99, 364,255.60 and 143,095.17 is: 197,472.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,951.99 : 364,255.60 = 143,095.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,951.99/364,255.60 = 143,095.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,951.99x = 364,255.60 × 143,095.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,951.99x = 52,123,217,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,123,217,005.45/263,951.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,472.34

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