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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,215.57, 450,377.91 and 142,442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,215.57, 450,377.91 and 142,442.55 is: 213,689.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,215.57 : 450,377.91 = 142,442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,215.57/450,377.91 = 142,442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,215.57x = 450,377.91 × 142,442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,215.57x = 64,152,977,964.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,152,977,964.07/300,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,689.71

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