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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,864.44, 552,927.29 and 143,915.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,864.44, 552,927.29 and 143,915.40 is: 215,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,864.44 : 552,927.29 = 143,915.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,864.44/552,927.29 = 143,915.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,864.44x = 552,927.29 × 143,915.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,864.44x = 79,574,751,391.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,574,751,391.69/368,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,728.99

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