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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,934.61, 497,902.22 and 142,271.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,934.61, 497,902.22 and 142,271.90 is: 213,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,934.61 : 497,902.22 = 142,271.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,934.61/497,902.22 = 142,271.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,934.61x = 497,902.22 × 142,271.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,934.61x = 70,837,491,652.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,837,491,652.75/331,934.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,407.97

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