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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,003.70, 246,005.55 and 143,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,003.70, 246,005.55 and 143,267.70 is: 214,901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,003.70 : 246,005.55 = 143,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,003.70/246,005.55 = 143,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,003.70x = 246,005.55 × 143,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,003.70x = 35,244,649,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,244,649,335.74/164,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,901.55

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