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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,781, 514,219.37 and 143,055.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,781, 514,219.37 and 143,055.66 is: 214,603.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,781 : 514,219.37 = 143,055.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,781/514,219.37 = 143,055.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,781x = 514,219.37 × 143,055.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,781x = 73,561,991,360.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,561,991,360.13/342,781
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,603.47

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