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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,181, 214,730.19 and 43,317.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,181, 214,730.19 and 43,317.72 is: 64,964.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,181 : 214,730.19 = 43,317.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,181/214,730.19 = 43,317.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,181x = 214,730.19 × 43,317.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,181x = 9,301,622,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,301,622,245.97/143,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,964.08

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