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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,430.30, 588,688.65 and 143,166.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,430.30, 588,688.65 and 143,166.30 is: 214,765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,430.30 : 588,688.65 = 143,166.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,430.30/588,688.65 = 143,166.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,430.30x = 588,688.65 × 143,166.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,430.30x = 84,280,375,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,280,375,872.50/392,430.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,765.21

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