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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,228.04, 655,934.22 and 141,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,228.04, 655,934.22 and 141,717 is: 212,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,228.04 : 655,934.22 = 141,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,228.04/655,934.22 = 141,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,228.04x = 655,934.22 × 141,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,228.04x = 92,957,029,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,957,029,855.74/437,228.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,605.37

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