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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,248.63, 292,876.52 and 143,487.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,248.63, 292,876.52 and 143,487.73 is: 197,995.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,248.63 : 292,876.52 = 143,487.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,248.63/292,876.52 = 143,487.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,248.63x = 292,876.52 × 143,487.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,248.63x = 42,024,187,025.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,187,025.10/212,248.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,995.09

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