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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,917.99, 405,122.69 and 143,664.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,917.99, 405,122.69 and 143,664.24 is: 215,627.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,917.99 : 405,122.69 = 143,664.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,917.99/405,122.69 = 143,664.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,917.99x = 405,122.69 × 143,664.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,917.99x = 58,201,643,365.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,201,643,365.61/269,917.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,627.14

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