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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214,871.64, 296,427.48 and 143,181.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214,871.64, 296,427.48 and 143,181.84 is: 197,527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214,871.64 : 296,427.48 = 143,181.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214,871.64/296,427.48 = 143,181.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214,871.64x = 296,427.48 × 143,181.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214,871.64x = 42,443,032,012.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,443,032,012.96/214,871.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,527.38

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