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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142,985.76, 214,473.24 and 43,143.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142,985.76, 214,473.24 and 43,143.29 is: 64,713.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142,985.76 : 214,473.24 = 43,143.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142,985.76/214,473.24 = 43,143.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142,985.76x = 214,473.24 × 43,143.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142,985.76x = 9,253,080,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253,080,118.19/142,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,713.30

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