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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,216.66, 451,531.23 and 143,402.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,216.66, 451,531.23 and 143,402.74 is: 214,964.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,216.66 : 451,531.23 = 143,402.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,216.66/451,531.23 = 143,402.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,216.66x = 451,531.23 × 143,402.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,216.66x = 64,750,815,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,750,815,577.57/301,216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,964.26

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