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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,416.14, 357,146.42 and 143,593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,416.14, 357,146.42 and 143,593.29 is: 215,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,416.14 : 357,146.42 = 143,593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,416.14/357,146.42 = 143,593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,416.14x = 357,146.42 × 143,593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,416.14x = 51,283,828,741.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,283,828,741.56/238,416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,102.17

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