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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330,507.96, 495,673.38 and 143,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330,507.96, 495,673.38 and 143,475 is: 215,174.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,507.96 : 495,673.38 = 143,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,507.96/495,673.38 = 143,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,507.96x = 495,673.38 × 143,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,507.96x = 71,116,738,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,116,738,195.50/330,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,174.06

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