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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,227.62, 535,706.46 and 143,923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,227.62, 535,706.46 and 143,923.23 is: 215,830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,227.62 : 535,706.46 = 143,923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,227.62/535,706.46 = 143,923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,227.62x = 535,706.46 × 143,923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,227.62x = 77,100,604,055.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,100,604,055.07/357,227.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,830.47

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