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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,791.56, 530,686.14 and 143,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,791.56, 530,686.14 and 143,429 is: 215,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,791.56 : 530,686.14 = 143,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,791.56/530,686.14 = 143,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,791.56x = 530,686.14 × 143,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,791.56x = 76,115,782,374.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,115,782,374.06/353,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,143.01

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