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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,863.62, 514,377.55 and 143,072.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,863.62, 514,377.55 and 143,072.87 is: 214,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,863.62 : 514,377.55 = 143,072.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,863.62/514,377.55 = 143,072.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,863.62x = 514,377.55 × 143,072.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,863.62x = 73,593,470,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,593,470,340.76/342,863.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,643.57

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