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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,588.50, 451,693.51 and 143,927.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,588.50, 451,693.51 and 143,927.67 is: 215,562.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,588.50 : 451,693.51 = 143,927.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,588.50/451,693.51 = 143,927.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,588.50x = 451,693.51 × 143,927.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,588.50x = 65,011,194,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,011,194,448.42/301,588.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,562.58

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