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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,999.30, 215,998.95 and 143,999.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,999.30, 215,998.95 and 143,999.30 is: 215,998.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,999.30 : 215,998.95 = 143,999.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,999.30/215,998.95 = 143,999.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,999.30x = 215,998.95 × 143,999.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,999.30x = 31,103,697,600.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,103,697,600.74/143,999.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,998.95

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