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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,629.40, 307,752.90 and 143,421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,629.40, 307,752.90 and 143,421.40 is: 214,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,629.40 : 307,752.90 = 143,421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,629.40/307,752.90 = 143,421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,629.40x = 307,752.90 × 143,421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,629.40x = 44,138,351,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138,351,772.06/205,629.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,650.01

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