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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,877.89, 514,365.06 and 143,152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,877.89, 514,365.06 and 143,152.85 is: 214,749.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,877.89 : 514,365.06 = 143,152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,877.89/514,365.06 = 143,152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,877.89x = 514,365.06 × 143,152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,877.89x = 73,632,821,707.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,632,821,707.60/342,877.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,749.40

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