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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,856.30, 314,669.03 and 143,371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,856.30, 314,669.03 and 143,371.50 is: 214,978.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,856.30 : 314,669.03 = 143,371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,856.30/314,669.03 = 143,371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,856.30x = 314,669.03 × 143,371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,856.30x = 45,114,570,117.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,114,570,117.79/209,856.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,978.39

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