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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,402.61, 313,984.56 and 142,923.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,402.61, 313,984.56 and 142,923.21 is: 214,303.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,402.61 : 313,984.56 = 142,923.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,402.61/313,984.56 = 142,923.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,402.61x = 313,984.56 × 142,923.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,402.61x = 44,875,681,205.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,875,681,205.64/209,402.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,303.35

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