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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,257.93, 451,807.70 and 143,171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,257.93, 451,807.70 and 143,171.85 is: 214,720.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,257.93 : 451,807.70 = 143,171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,257.93/451,807.70 = 143,171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,257.93x = 451,807.70 × 143,171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,257.93x = 64,686,143,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,686,143,537.39/301,257.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,720.14

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