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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,158.68, 636,221.40 and 143,675.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,158.68, 636,221.40 and 143,675.92 is: 215,508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,158.68 : 636,221.40 = 143,675.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,158.68/636,221.40 = 143,675.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,158.68x = 636,221.40 × 143,675.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,158.68x = 91,409,694,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,409,694,968.69/424,158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,508.25

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