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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178,413.70, 267,620.55 and 143,421.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178,413.70, 267,620.55 and 143,421.70 is: 215,132.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178,413.70 : 267,620.55 = 143,421.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178,413.70/267,620.55 = 143,421.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178,413.70x = 267,620.55 × 143,421.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178,413.70x = 38,382,594,235.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,382,594,235.94/178,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,132.55

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