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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,995.20, 514,276.80 and 143,454.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,995.20, 514,276.80 and 143,454.40 is: 215,091.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,995.20 : 514,276.80 = 143,454.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,995.20/514,276.80 = 143,454.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,995.20x = 514,276.80 × 143,454.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,995.20x = 73,775,269,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,775,269,777.92/342,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,091.26

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