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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,512.60, 451,880.10 and 143,400.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,512.60, 451,880.10 and 143,400.60 is: 214,915.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,512.60 : 451,880.10 = 143,400.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,512.60/451,880.10 = 143,400.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,512.60x = 451,880.10 × 143,400.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,512.60x = 64,799,877,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,799,877,468.06/301,512.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,915.99

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