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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346,144.60, 519,253.35 and 143,717.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346,144.60, 519,253.35 and 143,717.71 is: 215,591.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,144.60 : 519,253.35 = 143,717.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,144.60/519,253.35 = 143,717.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,144.60x = 519,253.35 × 143,717.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,144.60x = 74,625,902,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,625,902,371.83/346,144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,591.70

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