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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,385.36, 313,958.70 and 142,905.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,385.36, 313,958.70 and 142,905.96 is: 214,277.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,385.36 : 313,958.70 = 142,905.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,385.36/313,958.70 = 142,905.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,385.36x = 313,958.70 × 142,905.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,385.36x = 44,866,569,423.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,866,569,423.85/209,385.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,277.49

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