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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,033.83, 214,552.28 and 43,194.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,033.83, 214,552.28 and 43,194.88 is: 64,792.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,033.83 : 214,552.28 = 43,194.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,033.83/214,552.28 = 43,194.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,033.83x = 214,552.28 × 43,194.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,033.83x = 9,267,559,988.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,267,559,988.33/143,033.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,792.78

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