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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,189.76, 534,280.14 and 143,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,189.76, 534,280.14 and 143,052 is: 214,576.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,189.76 : 534,280.14 = 143,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,189.76/534,280.14 = 143,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,189.76x = 534,280.14 × 143,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,189.76x = 76,429,842,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429,842,587.28/356,189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,576.19

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