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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,316.20, 531,506.70 and 143,910.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,316.20, 531,506.70 and 143,910.60 is: 215,879.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,316.20 : 531,506.70 = 143,910.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,316.20/531,506.70 = 143,910.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,316.20x = 531,506.70 × 143,910.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,316.20x = 76,489,448,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,489,448,101.02/354,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,879.06

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