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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 237,961.25, 356,764.32 and 143,169.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 237,961.25, 356,764.32 and 143,169.23 is: 214,647.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    237,961.25 : 356,764.32 = 143,169.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    237,961.25/356,764.32 = 143,169.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    237,961.25x = 356,764.32 × 143,169.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    237,961.25x = 51,077,671,202.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,077,671,202.05/237,961.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,647.02

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