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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,482.80, 588,811.92 and 143,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,482.80, 588,811.92 and 143,164.80 is: 214,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,482.80 : 588,811.92 = 143,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,482.80/588,811.92 = 143,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,482.80x = 588,811.92 × 143,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,482.80x = 84,297,140,764.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,297,140,764.42/392,482.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,779.20

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