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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,982.68, 437,796.96 and 142,071.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,982.68, 437,796.96 and 142,071.90 is: 213,021.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,982.68 : 437,796.96 = 142,071.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,982.68/437,796.96 = 142,071.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,982.68x = 437,796.96 × 142,071.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,982.68x = 62,198,645,921.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,198,645,921.42/291,982.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,021.70

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