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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,867.85, 619,153.16 and 142,922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,867.85, 619,153.16 and 142,922.66 is: 214,332.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,867.85 : 619,153.16 = 142,922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,867.85/619,153.16 = 142,922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,867.85x = 619,153.16 × 142,922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,867.85x = 88,491,012,764.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491,012,764.23/412,867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,332.54

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