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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155,419.40, 233,129.10 and 143,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155,419.40, 233,129.10 and 143,609.60 is: 215,414.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155,419.40 : 233,129.10 = 143,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155,419.40/233,129.10 = 143,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155,419.40x = 233,129.10 × 143,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155,419.40x = 33,479,576,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,479,576,799.36/155,419.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,414.40

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