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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,236.06, 531,361.38 and 143,730.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,236.06, 531,361.38 and 143,730.02 is: 215,597.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,236.06 : 531,361.38 = 143,730.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,236.06/531,361.38 = 143,730.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,236.06x = 531,361.38 × 143,730.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,236.06x = 76,372,581,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,372,581,774.63/354,236.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,597.99

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