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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378,799.52, 568,051.62 and 142,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378,799.52, 568,051.62 and 142,013 is: 212,964.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378,799.52 : 568,051.62 = 142,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378,799.52/568,051.62 = 142,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378,799.52x = 568,051.62 × 142,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378,799.52x = 80,670,714,711.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,670,714,711.06/378,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,964.14

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