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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,712.18, 499,423.46 and 143,266.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,712.18, 499,423.46 and 143,266.34 is: 215,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,712.18 : 499,423.46 = 143,266.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,712.18/499,423.46 = 143,266.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,712.18x = 499,423.46 × 143,266.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,712.18x = 71,550,571,756.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,550,571,756.56/332,712.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,052.46

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