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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215,030.70, 296,783.49 and 142,434.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215,030.70, 296,783.49 and 142,434.45 is: 196,586.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215,030.70 : 296,783.49 = 142,434.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215,030.70/296,783.49 = 142,434.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215,030.70x = 296,783.49 × 142,434.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215,030.70x = 42,272,193,167.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,272,193,167.23/215,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,586.78

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