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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,441.30, 552,953.55 and 143,909.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,441.30, 552,953.55 and 143,909.30 is: 215,977.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,441.30 : 552,953.55 = 143,909.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,441.30/552,953.55 = 143,909.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,441.30x = 552,953.55 × 143,909.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,441.30x = 79,575,158,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,575,158,313.02/368,441.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,977.85

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