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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,143.28, 603,214.52 and 102,623.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,143.28, 603,214.52 and 102,623.86 is: 153,935.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,143.28 : 603,214.52 = 102,623.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,143.28/603,214.52 = 102,623.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,143.28x = 603,214.52 × 102,623.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,143.28x = 61,904,202,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,904,202,450.45/402,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,935.69

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