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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216,794.80, 325,143.60 and 142,436.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216,794.80, 325,143.60 and 142,436.80 is: 213,623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216,794.80 : 325,143.60 = 142,436.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216,794.80/325,143.60 = 142,436.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216,794.80x = 325,143.60 × 142,436.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216,794.80x = 46,312,413,924.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,312,413,924.48/216,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,623.27

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