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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,242.84, 291,406.08 and 143,236.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,242.84, 291,406.08 and 143,236.80 is: 197,592.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,242.84 : 291,406.08 = 143,236.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,242.84/291,406.08 = 143,236.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,242.84x = 291,406.08 × 143,236.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,242.84x = 41,740,074,399.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,740,074,399.74/211,242.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,592.85

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