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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,173.23, 247,226.04 and 143,362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,173.23, 247,226.04 and 143,362.71 is: 215,887.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,173.23 : 247,226.04 = 143,362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,173.23/247,226.04 = 143,362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,173.23x = 247,226.04 × 143,362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,173.23x = 35,442,995,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,442,995,076.97/164,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,887.79

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