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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,827.61, 356,266.06 and 143,005.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,827.61, 356,266.06 and 143,005.88 is: 214,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,827.61 : 356,266.06 = 143,005.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,827.61/356,266.06 = 143,005.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,827.61x = 356,266.06 × 143,005.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,827.61x = 50,948,141,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948,141,424.43/237,827.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,222.99

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