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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,151.31, 482,960.88 and 142,108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,151.31, 482,960.88 and 142,108.36 is: 213,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,151.31 : 482,960.88 = 142,108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,151.31/482,960.88 = 142,108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,151.31x = 482,960.88 × 142,108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,151.31x = 68,632,777,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,632,777,393.55/322,151.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,045.16

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