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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212,647.34, 293,111.27 and 143,715.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212,647.34, 293,111.27 and 143,715.24 is: 198,095.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212,647.34 : 293,111.27 = 143,715.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212,647.34/293,111.27 = 143,715.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212,647.34x = 293,111.27 × 143,715.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212,647.34x = 42,124,556,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,124,556,514.75/212,647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,095.85

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