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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,826.11, 356,263.82 and 143,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,826.11, 356,263.82 and 143,004.38 is: 214,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,826.11 : 356,263.82 = 143,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,826.11/356,263.82 = 143,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,826.11x = 356,263.82 × 143,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,826.11x = 50,947,284,199.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,947,284,199.19/237,826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,220.74

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