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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,143.08, 355,312.86 and 143,452

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,143.08, 355,312.86 and 143,452 is: 214,934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,143.08 : 355,312.86 = 143,452 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,143.08/355,312.86 = 143,452/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,143.08x = 355,312.86 × 143,452
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,143.08x = 50,970,340,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,970,340,392.72/237,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,934.97

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