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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,985.42, 499,475.39 and 143,579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,985.42, 499,475.39 and 143,579.67 is: 215,368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,985.42 : 499,475.39 = 143,579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,985.42/499,475.39 = 143,579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,985.42x = 499,475.39 × 143,579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,985.42x = 71,714,510,951.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,714,510,951.42/332,985.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,368.32

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