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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,324.40, 402,486.60 and 143,908.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,324.40, 402,486.60 and 143,908.40 is: 215,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,324.40 : 402,486.60 = 143,908.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,324.40/402,486.60 = 143,908.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,324.40x = 402,486.60 × 143,908.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,324.40x = 57,921,202,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,921,202,627.44/268,324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,862.60

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