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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,113.40, 373,670.10 and 143,809.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,113.40, 373,670.10 and 143,809.35 is: 215,714.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,113.40 : 373,670.10 = 143,809.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,113.40/373,670.10 = 143,809.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,113.40x = 373,670.10 × 143,809.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,113.40x = 53,737,254,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,737,254,195.44/249,113.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,714.03

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