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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143,553, 215,331.42 and 45,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143,553, 215,331.42 and 45,057 is: 67,586.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143,553 : 215,331.42 = 45,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143,553/215,331.42 = 45,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143,553x = 215,331.42 × 45,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143,553x = 9,702,187,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,702,187,790.94/143,553
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,586.10

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