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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,254.04, 214,677.32 and 105,517.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,254.04, 214,677.32 and 105,517.35 is: 158,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,254.04 : 214,677.32 = 105,517.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,254.04/214,677.32 = 105,517.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,254.04x = 214,677.32 × 105,517.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,254.04x = 22,652,181,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652,181,383.92/143,254.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,125.96

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