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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,860.60, 514,290.90 and 143,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,860.60, 514,290.90 and 143,114.60 is: 214,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,860.60 : 514,290.90 = 143,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,860.60/514,290.90 = 143,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,860.60x = 514,290.90 × 143,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,860.60x = 73,602,536,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,602,536,437.14/342,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,671.90

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