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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,592.75, 451,699.89 and 143,931.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,592.75, 451,699.89 and 143,931.92 is: 215,568.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,592.75 : 451,699.89 = 143,931.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,592.75/451,699.89 = 143,931.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,592.75x = 451,699.89 × 143,931.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,592.75x = 65,014,032,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,014,032,431.49/301,592.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,568.95

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