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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,014.34, 239,756.64 and 143,531.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,014.34, 239,756.64 and 143,531.38 is: 215,059.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,014.34 : 239,756.64 = 143,531.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,014.34/239,756.64 = 143,531.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,014.34x = 239,756.64 × 143,531.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,014.34x = 34,412,601,403.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,412,601,403.36/160,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,059.48

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