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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,312.65, 320,838.35 and 143,058.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,312.65, 320,838.35 and 143,058.55 is: 214,166.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,312.65 : 320,838.35 = 143,058.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,312.65/320,838.35 = 143,058.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,312.65x = 320,838.35 × 143,058.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,312.65x = 45,898,669,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,898,669,135.39/214,312.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,166.87

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