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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,643.30, 215,464.95 and 81,435.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,643.30, 215,464.95 and 81,435.30 is: 122,152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,643.30 : 215,464.95 = 81,435.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,643.30/215,464.95 = 81,435.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,643.30x = 215,464.95 × 81,435.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,643.30x = 17,546,452,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,546,452,842.74/143,643.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122,152.95

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