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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,014.20, 246,021.30 and 143,278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,014.20, 246,021.30 and 143,278.20 is: 214,917.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,014.20 : 246,021.30 = 143,278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,014.20/246,021.30 = 143,278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,014.20x = 246,021.30 × 143,278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,014.20x = 35,249,489,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,249,489,025.66/164,014.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,917.30

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