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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,445.30, 552,959.55 and 143,913.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,445.30, 552,959.55 and 143,913.30 is: 215,983.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,445.30 : 552,959.55 = 143,913.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,445.30/552,959.55 = 143,913.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,445.30x = 552,959.55 × 143,913.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,445.30x = 79,578,233,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,578,233,607.02/368,445.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,983.85

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