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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,552, 215,329.92 and 45,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,552, 215,329.92 and 45,056 is: 67,584.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,552 : 215,329.92 = 45,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,552/215,329.92 = 45,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,552x = 215,329.92 × 45,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,552x = 9,701,904,875.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,701,904,875.52/143,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,584.60

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