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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,233.04, 655,941.72 and 141,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,233.04, 655,941.72 and 141,722 is: 212,612.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,233.04 : 655,941.72 = 141,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,233.04/655,941.72 = 141,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,233.04x = 655,941.72 × 141,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,233.04x = 92,961,372,441.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,961,372,441.84/437,233.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,612.87

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