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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,474.25, 588,799.17 and 143,156.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,474.25, 588,799.17 and 143,156.25 is: 214,766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,474.25 : 588,799.17 = 143,156.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,474.25/588,799.17 = 143,156.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,474.25x = 588,799.17 × 143,156.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,474.25x = 84,290,281,180.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290,281,180.31/392,474.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,766.40

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