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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,047.42, 571,571.27 and 141,243.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,047.42, 571,571.27 and 141,243.77 is: 211,865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,047.42 : 571,571.27 = 141,243.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,047.42/571,571.27 = 141,243.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,047.42x = 571,571.27 × 141,243.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,047.42x = 80,730,880,998.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,730,880,998.49/381,047.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,865.71

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