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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,153.20, 402,229.80 and 143,737.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,153.20, 402,229.80 and 143,737.20 is: 215,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,153.20 : 402,229.80 = 143,737.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,153.20/402,229.80 = 143,737.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,153.20x = 402,229.80 × 143,737.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,153.20x = 57,815,385,208.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,815,385,208.56/268,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,605.80

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