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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,263.53, 498,534.71 and 142,765.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,263.53, 498,534.71 and 142,765.43 is: 214,208.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,263.53 : 498,534.71 = 142,765.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,263.53/498,534.71 = 142,765.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,263.53x = 498,534.71 × 142,765.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,263.53x = 71,173,519,036.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,173,519,036.57/332,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,208.04

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