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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,996.98, 551,668.23 and 143,305.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,996.98, 551,668.23 and 143,305.14 is: 214,830.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,996.98 : 551,668.23 = 143,305.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,996.98/551,668.23 = 143,305.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,996.98x = 551,668.23 × 143,305.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,996.98x = 79,056,892,933.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,056,892,933.70/367,996.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,830.28

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