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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,241.56, 531,369.64 and 143,735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,241.56, 531,369.64 and 143,735.52 is: 215,606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,241.56 : 531,369.64 = 143,735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,241.56/531,369.64 = 143,735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,241.56x = 531,369.64 × 143,735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,241.56x = 76,376,691,517.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,376,691,517.61/354,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,606.24

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