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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,801.40, 658,202.10 and 143,313.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,801.40, 658,202.10 and 143,313.40 is: 214,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,801.40 : 658,202.10 = 143,313.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,801.40/658,202.10 = 143,313.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,801.40x = 658,202.10 × 143,313.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,801.40x = 94,329,180,838.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,329,180,838.14/438,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,970.10

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