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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,427.80, 659,103.30 and 143,939.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,427.80, 659,103.30 and 143,939.80 is: 215,897.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,427.80 : 659,103.30 = 143,939.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,427.80/659,103.30 = 143,939.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,427.80x = 659,103.30 × 143,939.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,427.80x = 94,871,197,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,871,197,181.34/439,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,897.12

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