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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,225.04, 655,929.72 and 141,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,225.04, 655,929.72 and 141,714 is: 212,600.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,225.04 : 655,929.72 = 141,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,225.04/655,929.72 = 141,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,225.04x = 655,929.72 × 141,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,225.04x = 92,954,424,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,954,424,340.08/437,225.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,600.87

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