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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,812.88, 296,524.44 and 143,166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,812.88, 296,524.44 and 143,166.76 is: 197,625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,812.88 : 296,524.44 = 143,166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,812.88/296,524.44 = 143,166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,812.88x = 296,524.44 × 143,166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,812.88x = 42,452,443,335.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,452,443,335.61/214,812.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,625.22

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