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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,438.84, 321,252.23 and 143,146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,438.84, 321,252.23 and 143,146.49 is: 214,448.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,438.84 : 321,252.23 = 143,146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,438.84/321,252.23 = 143,146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,438.84x = 321,252.23 × 143,146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,438.84x = 45,986,126,807.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,986,126,807.18/214,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,448.69

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