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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,985.83, 662,534.87 and 142,246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,985.83, 662,534.87 and 142,246.14 is: 213,226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,985.83 : 662,534.87 = 142,246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,985.83/662,534.87 = 142,246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,985.83x = 662,534.87 × 142,246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,985.83x = 94,243,027,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,243,027,161.67/441,985.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,226.35

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