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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,709.93, 499,420.08 and 143,264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,709.93, 499,420.08 and 143,264.09 is: 215,049.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,709.93 : 499,420.08 = 143,264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,709.93/499,420.08 = 143,264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,709.93x = 499,420.08 × 143,264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,709.93x = 71,548,964,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,548,964,537.48/332,709.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,049.08

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