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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,778.83, 514,216.11 and 143,053.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,778.83, 514,216.11 and 143,053.47 is: 214,600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,778.83 : 514,216.11 = 143,053.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,778.83/514,216.11 = 143,053.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,778.83x = 514,216.11 × 143,053.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,778.83x = 73,560,398,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,560,398,865.40/342,778.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,600.18

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