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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,511.60, 451,878.60 and 143,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,511.60, 451,878.60 and 143,399.60 is: 214,914.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,511.60 : 451,878.60 = 143,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,511.60/451,878.60 = 143,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,511.60x = 451,878.60 × 143,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,511.60x = 64,799,210,488.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799,210,488.56/301,511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,914.49

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