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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,251.89, 214,711.74 and 134,948.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,251.89, 214,711.74 and 134,948.12 is: 202,265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,251.89 : 214,711.74 = 134,948.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,251.89/214,711.74 = 134,948.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,251.89x = 214,711.74 × 134,948.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,251.89x = 28,974,946,791.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,974,946,791.94/143,251.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,265.72

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