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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,712.06, 499,423.27 and 143,266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,712.06, 499,423.27 and 143,266.22 is: 215,052.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,712.06 : 499,423.27 = 143,266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,712.06/499,423.27 = 143,266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,712.06x = 499,423.27 × 143,266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,712.06x = 71,550,484,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550,484,072.94/332,712.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,052.27

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