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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,042.70, 246,064.05 and 143,306.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,042.70, 246,064.05 and 143,306.70 is: 214,960.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,042.70 : 246,064.05 = 143,306.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,042.70/246,064.05 = 143,306.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,042.70x = 246,064.05 × 143,306.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,042.70x = 35,262,626,994.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262,626,994.14/164,042.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,960.05

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