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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,268.39, 536,007.86 and 143,926.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,268.39, 536,007.86 and 143,926.52 is: 215,932.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,268.39 : 536,007.86 = 143,926.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,268.39/536,007.86 = 143,926.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,268.39x = 536,007.86 × 143,926.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,268.39x = 77,145,745,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,145,745,982.45/357,268.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,932.19

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