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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,826.61, 356,264.57 and 143,004.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,826.61, 356,264.57 and 143,004.88 is: 214,221.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,826.61 : 356,264.57 = 143,004.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,826.61/356,264.57 = 143,004.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,826.61x = 356,264.57 × 143,004.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,826.61x = 50,947,569,584.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,947,569,584.75/237,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,221.49

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