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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,176.32 : 214,798.32 = 140,796 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,176.32/214,798.32 = 140,796/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,176.32x = 214,798.32 × 140,796
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,176.32x = 30,242,744,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,242,744,262.72/143,176.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,227.28

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