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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,985.30, 221,994.15 and 143,319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,985.30, 221,994.15 and 143,319.70 is: 214,995.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,985.30 : 221,994.15 = 143,319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,985.30/221,994.15 = 143,319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,985.30x = 221,994.15 × 143,319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,985.30x = 31,816,134,979.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,816,134,979.76/147,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,995.24

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