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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,462.92, 531,235.12 and 143,986.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,462.92, 531,235.12 and 143,986.04 is: 215,792.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,462.92 : 531,235.12 = 143,986.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,462.92/531,235.12 = 143,986.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,462.92x = 531,235.12 × 143,986.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,462.92x = 76,490,441,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,490,441,237.72/354,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,792.50

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