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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 202,726.27, 304,138.86 and 142,871.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 202,726.27, 304,138.86 and 142,871.41 is: 214,341.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    202,726.27 : 304,138.86 = 142,871.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    202,726.27/304,138.86 = 142,871.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    202,726.27x = 304,138.86 × 142,871.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    202,726.27x = 43,452,747,763.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,452,747,763.99/202,726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,341.97

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