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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,589.99, 451,695.77 and 143,929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,589.99, 451,695.77 and 143,929.16 is: 215,564.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,589.99 : 451,695.77 = 143,929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,589.99/451,695.77 = 143,929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,589.99x = 451,695.77 × 143,929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,589.99x = 65,012,192,751.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,012,192,751.65/301,589.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,564.82

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