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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,782.43, 294,891.20 and 141,185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,782.43, 294,891.20 and 141,185.99 is: 194,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,782.43 : 294,891.20 = 141,185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,782.43/294,891.20 = 141,185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,782.43x = 294,891.20 × 141,185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,782.43x = 41,634,503,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,634,503,833.90/213,782.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,751.76

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