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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,451.67, 647,036.64 and 143,185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,451.67, 647,036.64 and 143,185.87 is: 214,732.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,451.67 : 647,036.64 = 143,185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,451.67/647,036.64 = 143,185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,451.67x = 647,036.64 × 143,185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,451.67x = 92,646,505,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,646,505,029.07/431,451.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,732.06

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