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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353,792.56, 530,687.64 and 143,430

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353,792.56, 530,687.64 and 143,430 is: 215,144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353,792.56 : 530,687.64 = 143,430 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353,792.56/530,687.64 = 143,430/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353,792.56x = 530,687.64 × 143,430
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353,792.56x = 76,116,528,205.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,116,528,205.20/353,792.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,144.51

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