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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211,774.24, 292,208.34 and 143,845.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211,774.24, 292,208.34 and 143,845.48 is: 198,479.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211,774.24 : 292,208.34 = 143,845.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211,774.24/292,208.34 = 143,845.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211,774.24x = 292,208.34 × 143,845.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211,774.24x = 42,032,848,927.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,032,848,927.30/211,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,479.52

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