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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,439.20, 365,158.80 and 143,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,439.20, 365,158.80 and 143,647.20 is: 215,470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,439.20 : 365,158.80 = 143,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,439.20/365,158.80 = 143,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,439.20x = 365,158.80 × 143,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,439.20x = 52,454,039,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,454,039,175.36/243,439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,470.80

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