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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,804.16, 215,725.68 and 135,056.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,804.16, 215,725.68 and 135,056.16 is: 202,602.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,804.16 : 215,725.68 = 135,056.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,804.16/215,725.68 = 135,056.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,804.16x = 215,725.68 × 135,056.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,804.16x = 29,135,081,954.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,135,081,954.19/143,804.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,602.50

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