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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,889.40, 514,416.22 and 143,098.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,889.40, 514,416.22 and 143,098.65 is: 214,682.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,889.40 : 514,416.22 = 143,098.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,889.40/514,416.22 = 143,098.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,889.40x = 514,416.22 × 143,098.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,889.40x = 73,612,266,620.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,612,266,620.10/342,889.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,682.25

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