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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,917.50, 405,121.94 and 143,663.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,917.50, 405,121.94 and 143,663.74 is: 215,626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,917.50 : 405,121.94 = 143,663.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,917.50/405,121.94 = 143,663.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,917.50x = 405,121.94 × 143,663.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,917.50x = 58,201,333,056.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201,333,056.46/269,917.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,626.38

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