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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,636.97, 656,454.02 and 142,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,636.97, 656,454.02 and 142,148.97 is: 213,222.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,636.97 : 656,454.02 = 142,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,636.97/656,454.02 = 142,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,636.97x = 656,454.02 × 142,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,636.97x = 93,314,262,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,314,262,084.61/437,636.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,222.99

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