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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,999.70, 216,107.55 and 73,842.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,999.70, 216,107.55 and 73,842.90 is: 110,819.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,999.70 : 216,107.55 = 73,842.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,999.70/216,107.55 = 73,842.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,999.70x = 216,107.55 × 73,842.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,999.70x = 15,958,008,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958,008,203.90/143,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110,819.73

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