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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,430.80, 552,937.80 and 143,898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,430.80, 552,937.80 and 143,898.80 is: 215,962.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,430.80 : 552,937.80 = 143,898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,430.80/552,937.80 = 143,898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,430.80x = 552,937.80 × 143,898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,430.80x = 79,567,085,894.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,567,085,894.64/368,430.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,962.09

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