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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,922.30, 314,767.89 and 143,437.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,922.30, 314,767.89 and 143,437.50 is: 215,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,922.30 : 314,767.89 = 143,437.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,922.30/314,767.89 = 143,437.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,922.30x = 314,767.89 × 143,437.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,922.30x = 45,149,519,221.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,149,519,221.88/209,922.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,077.29

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