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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,788.97, 295,008.68 and 144,737.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,788.97, 295,008.68 and 144,737.97 is: 199,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,788.97 : 295,008.68 = 144,737.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,788.97/295,008.68 = 144,737.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,788.97x = 295,008.68 × 144,737.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,788.97x = 42,698,956,000.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,698,956,000.54/213,788.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,724.79

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