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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,222.70, 402,334.05 and 143,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,222.70, 402,334.05 and 143,806.70 is: 215,710.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,222.70 : 402,334.05 = 143,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,222.70/402,334.05 = 143,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,222.70x = 402,334.05 × 143,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,222.70x = 57,858,332,028.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,858,332,028.14/268,222.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,710.05

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