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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,405.94, 292,966.41 and 144,303.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,405.94, 292,966.41 and 144,303.99 is: 199,035.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,405.94 : 292,966.41 = 144,303.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,405.94/292,966.41 = 144,303.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,405.94x = 292,966.41 × 144,303.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,405.94x = 42,276,221,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,276,221,898.98/212,405.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,035.03

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