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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,870.74, 569,936.16 and 143,281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,870.74, 569,936.16 and 143,281.08 is: 214,970.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,870.74 : 569,936.16 = 143,281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,870.74/569,936.16 = 143,281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,870.74x = 569,936.16 × 143,281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,870.74x = 81,661,068,535.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,661,068,535.85/379,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,970.67

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