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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,666.80, 437,597.40 and 142,000.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,666.80, 437,597.40 and 142,000.40 is: 213,047.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,666.80 : 437,597.40 = 142,000.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,666.80/437,597.40 = 142,000.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,666.80x = 437,597.40 × 142,000.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,666.80x = 62,139,005,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,139,005,838.96/291,666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,047.92

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