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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,431.92, 242,036.59 and 143,110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,431.92, 242,036.59 and 143,110.67 is: 197,444.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,431.92 : 242,036.59 = 143,110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,431.92/242,036.59 = 143,110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,431.92x = 242,036.59 × 143,110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,431.92x = 34,638,017,176.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,638,017,176.94/175,431.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,444.21

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