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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,977.76, 497,965.65 and 142,315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,977.76, 497,965.65 and 142,315.18 is: 213,472.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,977.76 : 497,965.65 = 142,315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,977.76/497,965.65 = 142,315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,977.76x = 497,965.65 × 142,315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,977.76x = 70,868,071,113.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,868,071,113.57/331,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,472.35

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