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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,149.67, 636,207.90 and 143,666.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,149.67, 636,207.90 and 143,666.92 is: 215,494.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,149.67 : 636,207.90 = 143,666.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,149.67/636,207.90 = 143,666.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,149.67x = 636,207.90 × 143,666.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,149.67x = 91,402,029,472.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,402,029,472.67/424,149.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,494.76

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