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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,940.34, 356,434.66 and 143,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,940.34, 356,434.66 and 143,118.16 is: 214,391.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,940.34 : 356,434.66 = 143,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,940.34/356,434.66 = 143,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,940.34x = 356,434.66 × 143,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,940.34x = 51,012,272,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,012,272,699.43/237,940.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,391.02

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