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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,607.96, 243,384.39 and 143,120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,607.96, 243,384.39 and 143,120.52 is: 215,541.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,607.96 : 243,384.39 = 143,120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,607.96/243,384.39 = 143,120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,607.96x = 243,384.39 × 143,120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,607.96x = 34,833,300,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833,300,456.68/161,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,541.98

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