Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,176.32, 214,798.32 and 140,796
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 143,176.32, 214,798.32 and 140,796 is: 211,227.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
143,176.32 : 214,798.32 = 140,796 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
143,176.32/214,798.32 = 140,796/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
143,176.32x = 214,798.32 × 140,796 - Step 4: Simplify right side
143,176.32x = 30,242,744,262.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 30,242,744,262.72/143,176.32 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 211,227.28
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