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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,711.06, 499,421.77 and 143,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,711.06, 499,421.77 and 143,265.22 is: 215,050.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,711.06 : 499,421.77 = 143,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,711.06/499,421.77 = 143,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,711.06x = 499,421.77 × 143,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,711.06x = 71,549,768,145.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,549,768,145.12/332,711.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,050.77

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