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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183,247.24, 274,555.28 and 143,250.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183,247.24, 274,555.28 and 143,250.66 is: 214,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183,247.24 : 274,555.28 = 143,250.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183,247.24/274,555.28 = 143,250.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183,247.24x = 274,555.28 × 143,250.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183,247.24x = 39,330,225,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,330,225,066.48/183,247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,629.29

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