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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217,332.40, 325,998.60 and 143,460.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217,332.40, 325,998.60 and 143,460.40 is: 215,190.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217,332.40 : 325,998.60 = 143,460.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217,332.40/325,998.60 = 143,460.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217,332.40x = 325,998.60 × 143,460.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217,332.40x = 46,767,889,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,767,889,555.44/217,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,190.60

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