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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,081.35, 663,251.40 and 142,555.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,081.35, 663,251.40 and 142,555.86 is: 213,875.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,081.35 : 663,251.40 = 142,555.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,081.35/663,251.40 = 142,555.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,081.35x = 663,251.40 × 142,555.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,081.35x = 94,550,373,723.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,550,373,723.20/442,081.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,875.51

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