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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,827.80, 439,241.70 and 143,139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,827.80, 439,241.70 and 143,139.80 is: 214,709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,827.80 : 439,241.70 = 143,139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,827.80/439,241.70 = 143,139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,827.80x = 439,241.70 × 143,139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,827.80x = 62,872,969,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,872,969,089.66/292,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,709.70

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