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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,934.97, 356,426.60 and 143,112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,934.97, 356,426.60 and 143,112.79 is: 214,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,934.97 : 356,426.60 = 143,112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,934.97/356,426.60 = 143,112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,934.97x = 356,426.60 × 143,112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,934.97x = 51,009,204,886.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,009,204,886.18/237,934.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,382.97

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