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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,306.83, 501,699.67 and 142,315.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,306.83, 501,699.67 and 142,315.87 is: 213,575.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,306.83 : 501,699.67 = 142,315.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,306.83/501,699.67 = 142,315.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,306.83x = 501,699.67 × 142,315.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,306.83x = 71,399,823,292.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,399,823,292.70/334,306.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,575.72

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