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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,105.60, 531,145.60 and 143,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,105.60, 531,145.60 and 143,737.60 is: 215,601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,105.60 : 531,145.60 = 143,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,105.60/531,145.60 = 143,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,105.60x = 531,145.60 × 143,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,105.60x = 76,345,593,794.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,345,593,794.56/354,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,601.20

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