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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,042.18, 533,871.70 and 142,703.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,042.18, 533,871.70 and 142,703.03 is: 213,977.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,042.18 : 533,871.70 = 142,703.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,042.18/533,871.70 = 142,703.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,042.18x = 533,871.70 × 142,703.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,042.18x = 76,185,106,195.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185,106,195.13/356,042.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,977.76

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