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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,017.20, 246,025.80 and 143,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,017.20, 246,025.80 and 143,281.20 is: 214,921.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,017.20 : 246,025.80 = 143,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,017.20/246,025.80 = 143,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,017.20x = 246,025.80 × 143,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,017.20x = 35,250,871,854.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250,871,854.96/164,017.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,921.80

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