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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,823.86, 356,260.44 and 143,002.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,823.86, 356,260.44 and 143,002.13 is: 214,217.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,823.86 : 356,260.44 = 143,002.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,823.86/356,260.44 = 143,002.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,823.86x = 356,260.44 × 143,002.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,823.86x = 50,946,000,509.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,946,000,509.69/237,823.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,217.36

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