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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,481, 215,256.08 and 44,985

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,481, 215,256.08 and 44,985 is: 67,488.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,481 : 215,256.08 = 44,985 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,481/215,256.08 = 44,985/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,481x = 215,256.08 × 44,985
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,481x = 9,683,294,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,683,294,758.80/143,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,488.34

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