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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,249.63, 292,877.90 and 143,488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,249.63, 292,877.90 and 143,488.73 is: 197,996.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,249.63 : 292,877.90 = 143,488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,249.63/292,877.90 = 143,488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,249.63x = 292,877.90 × 143,488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,249.63x = 42,024,677,916.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,024,677,916.07/212,249.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,996.47

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