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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,280.80, 214,921.20 and 143,280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,280.80, 214,921.20 and 143,280.80 is: 214,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,280.80 : 214,921.20 = 143,280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,280.80/214,921.20 = 143,280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,280.80x = 214,921.20 × 143,280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,280.80x = 30,794,081,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,794,081,472.96/143,280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,921.20

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