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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,858.30, 314,672.02 and 143,373.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,858.30, 314,672.02 and 143,373.50 is: 214,981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,858.30 : 314,672.02 = 143,373.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,858.30/314,672.02 = 143,373.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,858.30x = 314,672.02 × 143,373.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,858.30x = 45,115,628,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,115,628,859.47/209,858.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,981.39

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