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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162,778.66, 243,059.96 and 143,643.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162,778.66, 243,059.96 and 143,643.62 is: 214,487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162,778.66 : 243,059.96 = 143,643.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162,778.66/243,059.96 = 143,643.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162,778.66x = 243,059.96 × 143,643.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162,778.66x = 34,914,012,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,914,012,531.46/162,778.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,487.65

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