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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,246.08, 309,381.96 and 143,718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,246.08, 309,381.96 and 143,718.02 is: 198,281.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,246.08 : 309,381.96 = 143,718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,246.08/309,381.96 = 143,718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,246.08x = 309,381.96 × 143,718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,246.08x = 44,463,762,714.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,463,762,714.92/224,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,281.11

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