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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,377.28, 636,172.16 and 143,698.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,377.28, 636,172.16 and 143,698.24 is: 215,414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,377.28 : 636,172.16 = 143,698.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,377.28/636,172.16 = 143,698.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,377.28x = 636,172.16 × 143,698.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,377.28x = 91,416,819,729.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,416,819,729.00/424,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,414.03

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