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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,782.93, 514,222.28 and 143,057.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,782.93, 514,222.28 and 143,057.59 is: 214,606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,782.93 : 514,222.28 = 143,057.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,782.93/514,222.28 = 143,057.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,782.93x = 514,222.28 × 143,057.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,782.93x = 73,563,400,101.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,563,400,101.11/342,782.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,606.37

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