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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,221.20, 402,331.80 and 143,805.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,221.20, 402,331.80 and 143,805.20 is: 215,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,221.20 : 402,331.80 = 143,805.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,221.20/402,331.80 = 143,805.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,221.20x = 402,331.80 × 143,805.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,221.20x = 57,857,404,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,857,404,965.36/268,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,707.80

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