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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,246.20, 267,369.30 and 143,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,246.20, 267,369.30 and 143,254.20 is: 214,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,246.20 : 267,369.30 = 143,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,246.20/267,369.30 = 143,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,246.20x = 267,369.30 × 143,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,246.20x = 38,301,775,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,301,775,176.06/178,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,881.30

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