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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,224.04, 655,928.22 and 141,713

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,224.04, 655,928.22 and 141,713 is: 212,599.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,224.04 : 655,928.22 = 141,713 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,224.04/655,928.22 = 141,713/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,224.04x = 655,928.22 × 141,713
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,224.04x = 92,953,555,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,953,555,840.86/437,224.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,599.37

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