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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,822.18, 239,469.83 and 143,341.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,822.18, 239,469.83 and 143,341.77 is: 214,776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,822.18 : 239,469.83 = 143,341.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,822.18/239,469.83 = 143,341.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,822.18x = 239,469.83 × 143,341.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,822.18x = 34,326,029,293.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,326,029,293.80/159,822.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,776.38

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