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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,873.33, 588,072.30 and 142,555.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,873.33, 588,072.30 and 142,555.33 is: 213,928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,873.33 : 588,072.30 = 142,555.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,873.33/588,072.30 = 142,555.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,873.33x = 588,072.30 × 142,555.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,873.33x = 83,832,840,790.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,832,840,790.36/391,873.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,928.42

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