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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,265.48, 214,897.96 and 38,084.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,265.48, 214,897.96 and 38,084.44 is: 57,126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,265.48 : 214,897.96 = 38,084.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,265.48/214,897.96 = 38,084.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,265.48x = 214,897.96 × 38,084.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,265.48x = 8,184,268,463.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184,268,463.74/143,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57,126.59

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