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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,863.87, 514,377.92 and 143,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,863.87, 514,377.92 and 143,073.12 is: 214,643.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,863.87 : 514,377.92 = 143,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,863.87/514,377.92 = 143,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,863.87x = 514,377.92 × 143,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,863.87x = 73,593,652,587.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,593,652,587.57/342,863.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,643.94

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