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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,671.99, 514,193.96 and 143,009.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,671.99, 514,193.96 and 143,009.83 is: 214,592.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,671.99 : 514,193.96 = 143,009.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,671.99/514,193.96 = 143,009.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,671.99x = 514,193.96 × 143,009.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,671.99x = 73,534,788,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,534,788,806.09/342,671.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,592.35

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