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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,135.70, 246,203.55 and 143,399.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,135.70, 246,203.55 and 143,399.70 is: 215,099.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,135.70 : 246,203.55 = 143,399.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,135.70/246,203.55 = 143,399.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,135.70x = 246,203.55 × 143,399.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,135.70x = 35,305,515,208.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305,515,208.94/164,135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,099.55

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