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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,111.51, 531,222.48 and 143,764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,111.51, 531,222.48 and 143,764.23 is: 215,668.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,111.51 : 531,222.48 = 143,764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,111.51/531,222.48 = 143,764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,111.51x = 531,222.48 × 143,764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,111.51x = 76,370,790,795.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,370,790,795.89/354,111.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,668.76

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