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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165,284.40, 247,926.60 and 143,414.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165,284.40, 247,926.60 and 143,414.40 is: 215,121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165,284.40 : 247,926.60 = 143,414.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165,284.40/247,926.60 = 143,414.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165,284.40x = 247,926.60 × 143,414.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165,284.40x = 35,556,244,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,556,244,583.04/165,284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,121.60

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