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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,886.80, 514,330.20 and 143,140.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,886.80, 514,330.20 and 143,140.80 is: 214,711.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,886.80 : 514,330.20 = 143,140.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,886.80/514,330.20 = 143,140.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,886.80x = 514,330.20 × 143,140.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,886.80x = 73,621,636,292.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,621,636,292.16/342,886.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,711.20

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