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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,231.54, 534,414.54 and 143,016.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,231.54, 534,414.54 and 143,016.14 is: 214,551.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,231.54 : 534,414.54 = 143,016.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,231.54/534,414.54 = 143,016.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,231.54x = 534,414.54 × 143,016.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,231.54x = 76,429,904,670.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429,904,670.68/356,231.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,551.20

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