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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,595.98, 451,704.78 and 143,935.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,595.98, 451,704.78 and 143,935.18 is: 215,573.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,595.98 : 451,704.78 = 143,935.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,595.98/451,704.78 = 143,935.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,595.98x = 451,704.78 × 143,935.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,595.98x = 65,016,208,816.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,016,208,816.16/301,595.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,573.86

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