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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,778.30, 328,167.45 and 143,999.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,778.30, 328,167.45 and 143,999.10 is: 215,998.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,778.30 : 328,167.45 = 143,999.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,778.30/328,167.45 = 143,999.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,778.30x = 328,167.45 × 143,999.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,778.30x = 47,255,817,449.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,255,817,449.30/218,778.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,998.65

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