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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,057.48, 531,307.65 and 143,695.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,057.48, 531,307.65 and 143,695.42 is: 215,632.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,057.48 : 531,307.65 = 143,695.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,057.48/531,307.65 = 143,695.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,057.48x = 531,307.65 × 143,695.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,057.48x = 76,346,473,259.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,346,473,259.42/354,057.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,632.99

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