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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,458, 215,221.56 and 44,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,458, 215,221.56 and 44,962 is: 67,453.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,458 : 215,221.56 = 44,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,458/215,221.56 = 44,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,458x = 215,221.56 × 44,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,458x = 9,676,791,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,791,780.72/143,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,453.83

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