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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,313.40, 325,970.10 and 143,441.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,313.40, 325,970.10 and 143,441.40 is: 215,162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,313.40 : 325,970.10 = 143,441.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,313.40/325,970.10 = 143,441.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,313.40x = 325,970.10 × 143,441.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,313.40x = 46,757,607,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,757,607,502.14/217,313.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,162.10

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