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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,451.75, 588,765.38 and 143,133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,451.75, 588,765.38 and 143,133.75 is: 214,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,451.75 : 588,765.38 = 143,133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,451.75/588,765.38 = 143,133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,451.75x = 588,765.38 × 143,133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,451.75x = 84,272,195,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,272,195,993.91/392,451.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,732.63

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