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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 182,943.72, 274,414.01 and 142,996.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 182,943.72, 274,414.01 and 142,996.31 is: 214,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    182,943.72 : 274,414.01 = 142,996.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    182,943.72/274,414.01 = 142,996.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    182,943.72x = 274,414.01 × 142,996.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    182,943.72x = 39,240,190,842.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,240,190,842.30/182,943.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,493.24

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