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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,957.02, 529,534.35 and 142,742.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,957.02, 529,534.35 and 142,742.58 is: 214,153.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,957.02 : 529,534.35 = 142,742.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,957.02/529,534.35 = 142,742.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,957.02x = 529,534.35 × 142,742.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,957.02x = 75,587,099,317.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,587,099,317.62/352,957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,153.83

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