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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,402.12, 570,609.66 and 143,856.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,402.12, 570,609.66 and 143,856.20 is: 215,786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,402.12 : 570,609.66 = 143,856.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,402.12/570,609.66 = 143,856.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,402.12x = 570,609.66 × 143,856.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,402.12x = 82,085,737,370.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,085,737,370.89/380,402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,786.75

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