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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,207.91, 535,671.77 and 143,935.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,207.91, 535,671.77 and 143,935.99 is: 215,847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,207.91 : 535,671.77 = 143,935.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,207.91/535,671.77 = 143,935.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,207.91x = 535,671.77 × 143,935.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,207.91x = 77,102,444,471.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,102,444,471.14/357,207.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,847.53

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