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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,043.80, 569,709.30 and 143,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,043.80, 569,709.30 and 143,545.40 is: 215,183.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,043.80 : 569,709.30 = 143,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,043.80/569,709.30 = 143,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,043.80x = 569,709.30 × 143,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,043.80x = 81,779,149,352.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,779,149,352.22/380,043.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,183.49

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