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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224,316.43, 309,381.62 and 143,751.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224,316.43, 309,381.62 and 143,751.44 is: 198,264.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224,316.43 : 309,381.62 = 143,751.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224,316.43/309,381.62 = 143,751.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224,316.43x = 309,381.62 × 143,751.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224,316.43x = 44,474,053,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,474,053,384.53/224,316.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,264.81

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