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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229,246.02, 316,360.62 and 143,254.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229,246.02, 316,360.62 and 143,254.94 is: 197,692.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229,246.02 : 316,360.62 = 143,254.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229,246.02/316,360.62 = 143,254.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229,246.02x = 316,360.62 × 143,254.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229,246.02x = 45,320,220,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,320,220,054.66/229,246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,692.51

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