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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151,955.80, 227,933.70 and 143,207.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151,955.80, 227,933.70 and 143,207.80 is: 214,811.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151,955.80 : 227,933.70 = 143,207.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151,955.80/227,933.70 = 143,207.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151,955.80x = 227,933.70 × 143,207.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151,955.80x = 32,641,883,722.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,641,883,722.86/151,955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,811.70

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