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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243,506.20, 365,259.30 and 143,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243,506.20, 365,259.30 and 143,714.20 is: 215,571.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243,506.20 : 365,259.30 = 143,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243,506.20/365,259.30 = 143,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243,506.20x = 365,259.30 × 143,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243,506.20x = 52,492,948,092.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,492,948,092.06/243,506.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,571.30

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