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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,245.46, 316,359.84 and 143,254.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,245.46, 316,359.84 and 143,254.37 is: 197,691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,245.46 : 316,359.84 = 143,254.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,245.46/316,359.84 = 143,254.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,245.46x = 316,359.84 × 143,254.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,245.46x = 45,319,930,900.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319,930,900.60/229,245.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,691.73

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