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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,907.56, 514,112.10 and 143,285.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,907.56, 514,112.10 and 143,285.08 is: 214,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,907.56 : 514,112.10 = 143,285.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,907.56/514,112.10 = 143,285.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,907.56x = 514,112.10 × 143,285.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,907.56x = 73,664,593,377.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,664,593,377.47/342,907.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,823.47

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