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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,853.20, 499,344.60 and 143,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,853.20, 499,344.60 and 143,313.20 is: 214,997.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,853.20 : 499,344.60 = 143,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,853.20/499,344.60 = 143,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,853.20x = 499,344.60 × 143,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,853.20x = 71,562,672,528.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,562,672,528.72/332,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,997.70

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