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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,223.70, 402,335.55 and 143,807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,223.70, 402,335.55 and 143,807.70 is: 215,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,223.70 : 402,335.55 = 143,807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,223.70/402,335.55 = 143,807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,223.70x = 402,335.55 × 143,807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,223.70x = 57,858,950,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,858,950,073.74/268,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,711.55

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