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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 210,731.12, 315,932.35 and 143,084.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 210,731.12, 315,932.35 and 143,084.78 is: 214,515.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    210,731.12 : 315,932.35 = 143,084.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    210,731.12/315,932.35 = 143,084.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    210,731.12x = 315,932.35 × 143,084.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    210,731.12x = 45,205,110,794.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,205,110,794.63/210,731.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,515.59

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