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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,644.85, 293,107.82 and 143,712.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,644.85, 293,107.82 and 143,712.73 is: 198,092.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,644.85 : 293,107.82 = 143,712.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,644.85/293,107.82 = 143,712.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,644.85x = 293,107.82 × 143,712.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,644.85x = 42,123,324,644.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,123,324,644.37/212,644.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,092.39

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