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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172,903.60, 259,063.80 and 143,160.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172,903.60, 259,063.80 and 143,160.40 is: 214,499.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172,903.60 : 259,063.80 = 143,160.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172,903.60/259,063.80 = 143,160.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172,903.60x = 259,063.80 × 143,160.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172,903.60x = 37,087,677,233.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,087,677,233.52/172,903.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,499.16

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