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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,593.51, 292,080.36 and 143,640.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,593.51, 292,080.36 and 143,640.87 is: 198,279.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,593.51 : 292,080.36 = 143,640.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,593.51/292,080.36 = 143,640.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,593.51x = 292,080.36 × 143,640.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,593.51x = 41,954,677,020.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,954,677,020.31/211,593.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,279.60

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