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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,585.49, 451,689.02 and 143,924.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,585.49, 451,689.02 and 143,924.66 is: 215,558.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,585.49 : 451,689.02 = 143,924.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,585.49/451,689.02 = 143,924.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,585.49x = 451,689.02 × 143,924.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,585.49x = 65,009,188,629.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,009,188,629.23/301,585.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,558.08

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