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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,663.56, 513,718.22 and 143,136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,663.56, 513,718.22 and 143,136.76 is: 214,589.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,663.56 : 513,718.22 = 143,136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,663.56/513,718.22 = 143,136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,663.56x = 513,718.22 × 143,136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,663.56x = 73,531,961,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,531,961,563.77/342,663.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,589.38

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