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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213,829.60, 320,744.40 and 143,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213,829.60, 320,744.40 and 143,327.20 is: 214,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213,829.60 : 320,744.40 = 143,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213,829.60/320,744.40 = 143,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213,829.60x = 320,744.40 × 143,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213,829.60x = 45,971,396,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,971,396,767.68/213,829.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,990.80

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