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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,870.72, 635,865.12 and 143,312.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,870.72, 635,865.12 and 143,312.64 is: 214,988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,870.72 : 635,865.12 = 143,312.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,870.72/635,865.12 = 143,312.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,870.72x = 635,865.12 × 143,312.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,870.72x = 91,127,509,031.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,127,509,031.12/423,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,988.92

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