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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,196.86, 303,049.32 and 143,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,196.86, 303,049.32 and 143,049.58 is: 214,400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,196.86 : 303,049.32 = 143,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,196.86/303,049.32 = 143,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,196.86x = 303,049.32 × 143,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,196.86x = 43,351,077,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,351,077,945.29/202,196.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,400.35

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