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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,996.80, 593,995.20 and 143,276.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,996.80, 593,995.20 and 143,276.80 is: 214,915.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,996.80 : 593,995.20 = 143,276.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,996.80/593,995.20 = 143,276.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,996.80x = 593,995.20 × 143,276.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,996.80x = 85,105,731,471.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,105,731,471.36/395,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,915.20

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