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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,328.39, 241,284.24 and 143,683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,328.39, 241,284.24 and 143,683.35 is: 214,894.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,328.39 : 241,284.24 = 143,683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,328.39/241,284.24 = 143,683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,328.39x = 241,284.24 × 143,683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,328.39x = 34,668,527,905.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,668,527,905.40/161,328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,894.15

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