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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,084.51, 294,546.76 and 143,888.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,084.51, 294,546.76 and 143,888.52 is: 215,044.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,084.51 : 294,546.76 = 143,888.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,084.51/294,546.76 = 143,888.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,084.51x = 294,546.76 × 143,888.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,084.51x = 42,381,898,112.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,381,898,112.02/197,084.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,044.29

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