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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,707.70, 225,607.89 and 143,432.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,707.70, 225,607.89 and 143,432.50 is: 197,666.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,707.70 : 225,607.89 = 143,432.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,707.70/225,607.89 = 143,432.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,707.70x = 225,607.89 × 143,432.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,707.70x = 32,359,503,682.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,359,503,682.43/163,707.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,666.35

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