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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,063.89, 267,226.51 and 143,421.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,063.89, 267,226.51 and 143,421.81 is: 215,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,063.89 : 267,226.51 = 143,421.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,063.89/267,226.51 = 143,421.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,063.89x = 267,226.51 × 143,421.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,063.89x = 38,326,109,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,326,109,744.18/178,063.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,237.97

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