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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,143.50, 588,302.73 and 142,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,143.50, 588,302.73 and 142,825.50 is: 214,270.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,143.50 : 588,302.73 = 142,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,143.50/588,302.73 = 142,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,143.50x = 588,302.73 × 142,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,143.50x = 84,024,631,563.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,024,631,563.62/392,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,270.11

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