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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,481.99, 641,230.73 and 143,119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,481.99, 641,230.73 and 143,119.44 is: 214,681.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,481.99 : 641,230.73 = 143,119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,481.99/641,230.73 = 143,119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,481.99x = 641,230.73 × 143,119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,481.99x = 91,772,582,809.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,772,582,809.49/427,481.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,681.75

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