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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,007.76, 636,041.08 and 143,430.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,007.76, 636,041.08 and 143,430.16 is: 215,155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,007.76 : 636,041.08 = 143,430.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,007.76/636,041.08 = 143,430.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,007.76x = 636,041.08 × 143,430.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,007.76x = 91,227,473,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,227,473,870.97/424,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,155.20

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