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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,078.12, 663,246.58 and 142,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,078.12, 663,246.58 and 142,552.68 is: 213,870.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,078.12 : 663,246.58 = 142,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,078.12/663,246.58 = 142,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,078.12x = 663,246.58 × 142,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,078.12x = 94,547,577,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,547,577,479.83/442,078.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,870.75

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