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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218,998.72, 328,297.20 and 143,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218,998.72, 328,297.20 and 143,999.20 is: 215,866.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218,998.72 : 328,297.20 = 143,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218,998.72/328,297.20 = 143,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218,998.72x = 328,297.20 × 143,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218,998.72x = 47,274,534,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,274,534,162.24/218,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,866.71

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