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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 263,995.06, 364,315.89 and 143,136.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 263,995.06, 364,315.89 and 143,136.58 is: 197,529.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    263,995.06 : 364,315.89 = 143,136.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    263,995.06/364,315.89 = 143,136.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    263,995.06x = 364,315.89 × 143,136.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    263,995.06x = 52,146,930,534.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,146,930,534.26/263,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,529.95

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