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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,285.80, 214,928.70 and 143,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,285.80, 214,928.70 and 143,285.80 is: 214,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,285.80 : 214,928.70 = 143,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,285.80/214,928.70 = 143,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,285.80x = 214,928.70 × 143,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,285.80x = 30,796,230,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,796,230,722.46/143,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,928.70

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