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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,235.06, 531,359.88 and 143,729.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,235.06, 531,359.88 and 143,729.02 is: 215,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,235.06 : 531,359.88 = 143,729.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,235.06/531,359.88 = 143,729.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,235.06x = 531,359.88 × 143,729.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,235.06x = 76,371,834,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,371,834,819.72/354,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,596.49

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