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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,029.20, 246,043.80 and 143,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,029.20, 246,043.80 and 143,293.20 is: 214,939.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,029.20 : 246,043.80 = 143,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,029.20/246,043.80 = 143,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,029.20x = 246,043.80 × 143,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,029.20x = 35,256,403,442.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,256,403,442.16/164,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,939.80

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