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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,259.96, 292,892.06 and 143,498.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,259.96, 292,892.06 and 143,498.95 is: 198,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,259.96 : 292,892.06 = 143,498.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,259.96/292,892.06 = 143,498.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,259.96x = 292,892.06 × 143,498.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,259.96x = 42,029,702,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,029,702,699.85/212,259.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,010.51

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