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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,439.74, 314,040.56 and 142,960.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,439.74, 314,040.56 and 142,960.34 is: 214,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,439.74 : 314,040.56 = 142,960.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,439.74/314,040.56 = 142,960.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,439.74x = 314,040.56 × 142,960.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,439.74x = 44,895,345,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,895,345,231.39/209,439.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,359.25

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