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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,948.34, 356,446.64 and 143,126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,948.34, 356,446.64 and 143,126.18 is: 214,403.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,948.34 : 356,446.64 = 143,126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,948.34/356,446.64 = 143,126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,948.34x = 356,446.64 × 143,126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,948.34x = 51,016,845,957.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,016,845,957.04/237,948.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,403.03

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